Social anxiety at a networking event

Many individuals experience social anxiety, but a 2020 study showed that younger people are more affected by it.

• Symptoms show up in different ways, such as an intense fear of interacting or talking to strangers, being judged by others, humiliating yourself, or catastrophising.
• Other common signs are blushing, sweating, trembling, feeling lightheaded or nauseous, or forgetting what to say.

While the root causes and symptoms may vary, there are tools that can help you to make your networking event feel more approachable.