Social Anxiety - Affirmations

Continuing with our journey to overcome social anxiety, I have to make an important statement.

People with social anxiety tend to have low self esteem. Me included. What I was told to do may sound silly to some, but try it yourself, you will be surprised.

You need to make a list of affirmations. These are statements to remind yourself of the positive aspects about yourself.

Here are some examples:

• I deserve to love and be loved
• I am a winner
• I am a capable human being
• I am a deserving human being
• I am competent
• I am strong
• I am beautiful
• I am caring
• I am intelligent
• I am trusting
• I am forgiving

List the positive statements you come up with on an index card, note card, or anything that is handy.

You will then place them anywhere you will see them and read them every single day. Some places could be:

• The bathroom mirror
• Light switches
• The visor of your car
• Closet door
• Refrigerator door
• By your telephone
• Use as a bookmark

Anywhere, as long as you will see the list every single day. Smile while you read them. Don't just glance over them. Read them, and let them absorb.

Until next time...