Social Anxiety

Why do I have social anxiety? 7 underlying causes.

There are several common reasons why people suffer from social anxiety. Understanding them is the first step towards overcoming them. In this article, we take a look at classic and modern causes of social anxiety.

Communication

What the pandemic made me relearn about social bonds

The corona pandemic has showed everyone the importance of our social lives. I relearned that we suffer when alone, the importance of touch, how essential non-verbal communication is, and that working online is good, but limited.

Communication

3 steps to learn to make great eye contact

Making eye contact can be scary. Learn how to step-by-step get better at it. But also why it is important in the first place, and helps limit anxiety.

Confidence

What being confident is really about

What does it feel like being confident? You are stable. Not caring whether you win or lose. Seeing the bigger game of helping the group.

Self limiting beliefs

Change the story of your life

You have limiting beliefs in your head. You can change those by focusing on better stories about yourself.

Communication

"And your name was,...?😅" - How to stop forgetting names!

It is normal to forget names. But you can also learn how to stop forgetting. Use some of these 9 tactics to never forget.

Personal Development

Accept yourself and stop seeking validation

To be accepted - accept yourself. Don't come from a place of needing, but from a place of giving. You'll get much more from people if you share the abundance that is you.

Confidence

How I boost my social drive and break through anxiety

Everyone has two social forces. Inner doubt and anxiety - and their social drive. Here I explain what helps to boost your social motivation to overcome your own limits.

humor

8 ways how to be funnier!

Making jokes is an art and a science. To make it easier you can use a few techniques. Like not taking yourself too seriously, using contrast and exploiting subtext.

How To Always Have Something Interesting To Say And Overcome Awkward Silence!

No more blanking out and awkward silences. 4 Strategies to always have something interesting to say!

7 Social Games to fire up a creative & fun conversation 🤩

Getting to know people can be exhausting. But if you switch things up using social games, you'll laugh, bond and have fun. Give it a try!

At Ease

Why and how to stop caring what people think about you 🤷‍♂️

Feeling anxious over judgements of other people? Learn the mindsets and techniques on how to stop caring what people think about you.

Overcoming your fears - using Confidence Escalation

Introducing the Confidence Escalation system to overcome your social anxiety, shyness and fears in an easy and structured way.

Cheat sheet - on how to feel comfortable around other people

If you feel uncomfortable around people, take a look at this cheat sheet. It summarizes everything you need to feel relaxed around strangers.

Small Talk

Small talk cheat sheet v2

This small talk cheat sheet will help if you have a hard time socializing. Simple social principles for getting basic conversation.

Relaxed

17 insights to feel comfortable around others (and they around you)

Do you feel out of place around people? Use these 17 lessons to overcome your anxiety and feel comfortable around others.

Confidence

What to do if you don’t feel good enough for other people?

You don't feel good enough for socializing. But you do want to have friends and be liked. Here is how to improve your self esteem.

humor

How to tell a funny story and really entertain people

Learn how to tell a funny story. By getting why and how stories resonate. Plus how to structure a good story to make people laugh.

Interest

Be more interesting - a few simple ways to spice up your life

Learn to have a more interesting life. Because it is the basis for good conversation, meeting new people and finding new friends.

Interest

"I'm just boring?" Add secret sauce to become more interesting!

Feel you are boring? It is not hard become more interesting, just by showing more interest, opening up and communicating through your voice and body!

How coaching helped Callum overcome his social anxiety

This is the review of coaching Callum, where he achieved amazing results. Going from feeling a lot of anxiety when talking to strangers to no fear at all.

Small Talk

Always fall into interview mode when trying to connect? Here is how to make it work for you.

When talking to people you ask question. But somehow it feels stale, like you are in interview mode. Here are a few tips to create a better conversation.

Confidence

How to stop being the quiet guy

A bit on conversation is fine, but as it comes to groups, you are the quiet guy. Learn to overcome anxiety and always have something interesting to say.

Interest

Fullfilled and interesting, become who you are instead of a superficial follower!

Grow to be the best you, by stop following everyone and start leading your own life. Become who you are. Your choices not the whims of society!

Group Conversation

Stop feeling left out - your guide to group conversations

How do you join a group? When do you step in a group conversation? So much goes on, you just block up. How do you add to this crazy dynamic? Learn how to handle group conversations by applying the numerous strategies, tactics and techniques in this guide.