What Does Social Anxiety Mean?

I practiced with three classmates in middle school to be in the school talent show.

But as it got closer, I became increasingly anxious about being a failure in front of everybody.

What if I couldn’t remember the words?

What if I tripped coming on the stage?

What if I got sick in front of everyone?

What if they thought I was awful?

These worries became so bad that I dropped out two days before the show. No surprise, my friends were mad at me for the sudden departure.

They did fine without me, but I was still embarrassed that people knew I had bailed on my obligation.

I have had many instances where those types of worries made it hard for me to perform socially, in school, or in my profession.

I finally got a handle on it so that it didn’t stop me from going forward in life, talking to patients, and even doing presentations and all-day seminars in front of strangers throughout the country.

But the feelings were always there.

Do you let things in your day stress you out?

Do you feel like you are a failure because you "aren't getting things done?"

Well, I would like to let you know of a strategy for handling your day shared by Matthew McConnaughey.

I have been a fan of his for decades and now have new admiration for how he is stepping up to help others in life. Click the button below to learn more.