Overcoming Social Anxiety in Professional Life

Overcoming social anxiety in professional life takes patience and practical strategies. I’ve found that gradual exposure, like speaking up in small meetings before larger ones, helps build confidence. Preparing talking points, practicing conversations, and using grounding techniques reduce stress. For example, I once had to give a presentation, and rehearsing it several times with a trusted colleague made the experience manageable. Seeking mentorship or therapy can also provide support. Over time, these steps make professional interactions less intimidating and help maintain career growth without being held back by anxiety.

I hate having social anxiety, it's caused me a lot of problems with my life, from my love life to my friendships. I don't go out there to meet new people. Though I am doing dating sites, but even that comes with a lot of anxiety. I was close to meeting a woman I met online, but my anxiety stopped me, and she ended up with someone else. So yeah, the social anxiety has had an affect on me for sure.