How to Stop Feeling Awkward All the Time?

Hi! Alot of individuals bring borders and things to social situations to decrease and protect themselves from vulnerability. This is a really common (and inconvenient) feeling to experience. One thing you can do to help this is develop a social safety system. For example: In social situations i find it hard to talk to other people and keep a very flat expression: to combat this; before i go into a social situation i spend a couple minutes reminding myself that everything is okay. There are also many other things you can do to help this. •tensing and relaxing muscles •chew gum •lean back and softly smile with a deep breath (sounds stupider than it actually is) • raise eyebrows slightly (eyebrow wag) • bring small fidgets (i really like fidget rings because they are discreet) These are just a couple but there are many different ways you can decrease awkwardness in social situations. Remember its okay to feel awkward or tense even around close friends! Social anxiety is difficult and dont be afraid to be vulnerable!