Review: A lifesaver for someone like me!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 06 27, 2014
I've been shy my entire life and, while I've come out of my shell a lot since I was a child, I still often get really nervous in social situations where I feel out of place or I don't know anyone. My feeling of isolation in these situations then makes me even more awkward when someone approaches me to start a conversation, and it keeps me from approaching anyone else. Clearly, this is an unhealthy pattern and one that affects my social and professional life. I was really glad to find this book. The author has a very deep understanding of what causes social anxiety and reasonable, practical, effective ways of dealing with it. She gives advice on everything from dealing with negative thoughts to entering a room confidently to engaging in small talk. Super book, and highly recommended!