Conquer Social Anxiety With These 5 Tips to Increase Your Courage

Does your heart begin to race at the thought of having to stand in front of an audience and speak? Do you get cold chills or avoid eye contact when you meet new people? These signs are common symptoms of social anxiety. If you are uncomfortable in social situations, you’re not alone. I suffered from social anxiety for years, without knowing what it was, thinking that I was alone in this situation.

Concerns about public speaking, visiting new places or meeting new people are common fears. According to a 2013 study…