Eye contact is an essential part of non-verbal communication. It makes us feel understood and listened to. So what does it mean if someone has the habit of avoiding eye contact in a conversation? This body language cue could reveal a few things about a person. Let’s talk about the…
Social anxiety is more prevalent than what the numbers in the official statistics say. It’s because many socially anxious people never seek professional help. Anxiety comes in many forms and intensities. Some people get nervous when they talk to strangers; for others, even going for groceries is a real challenge.…
As someone who knows what it’s like to be an introvert with anxiety, you might wonder what kind of job you can do. Actually, there are lots of jobs for introverts with anxiety, you just have to be a little creative. My advice is to examine what makes you anxious.…
Introversion is mistaken for many things: shyness, antisocial behavior, and arrogance. But even more often, it is confused with social anxiety. Let’s compare introversion vs social anxiety and point out the differences. It’s worth mentioning that the two are not mutually exclusive, and you can very well be a socially…
What does being socially inept mean? Are you such a person? And is it really such a big deal after all? Today, we will answer all these questions. Let’s start with the definition of social ineptness. Socially inept definition Being socially inept means lacking social skills, feeling awkward in social…
Introversion is commonly confused with social anxiety. Since most people are not aware of the differences between the two, it’s easy to mistake an extrovert with social anxiety for an introvert, and vice versa. In reality, though, introversion is a distinct character trait whereas social phobia is a mental disorder.…
Talking to strangers is among the most uncomfortable activities for an introvert, especially if you add social anxiety to the equation. Can a socially anxious introvert learn how to talk to strangers and find common ground with random people? The problem is that most communication tips don’t work when you…
Learning how to not be awkward is a critical social skill, which most of us learn as children. This applies to any number of situations: Starting school or kindergarten. Meeting new relatives. Making friends at the play park. However, we don't all have the same personalities. If you are overly…