Step outside your role
When you enter the room, remind yourself that you're more than your job title. You may feel less constricted around what to discuss.
- Talk about hobbies. “What would you be up to if you weren’t at this thing?”; “Did you figure out today’s Wordle?”
- Be an advocate. When you’re feeling anxious, tell yourself that you’re not here for yourself. Try reframing the event. For example, you are here to make connections that benefit someone you know or to learn more about (x). When we help other people, it makes us feel empowered and more in control of the situation.
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You get social anxiety when you’re around certain people. That anxiety cripples you and you start wondering why you’re so anxious. Now you’re becoming anxious about being anxious. Now you’re anxious about your social anxiety ➡️ more anxiety.
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Validate your emotions
- Label the emotion. When you notice yourself feeling badly emotionally, simply describe what the emotion is that you’re feeling (sad, anxious, frustrated, etc.).
- Acknowledge the discomfort. Acknowledge that it’s okay to feel that way even emotionally if it feels uncomfor...
Find your authentic curiosity
Before entering networking situations, take some time to ask yourself what you would really like to learn about this person and their experiences.
Expressing genuine curiosity will allow the conversation to flow much more smoothly than if you’re faking it. This might mean ...
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