What’s the secret to building confidence in social situations?
I’ve always been shy, and social events drain me. Even when I push myself to go out, I often stand in the corner, not sure how to start conversations. Later, I regret not trying harder, but in the moment, it feels impossible. I don’t want to be the most outgoing person in the room, but I’d like to feel more comfortable and confident. How did you guys work on this?
I’m naturally outgoing, but I get that it can be hard. One tip I’d give is to focus on listening instead of performing. People usually love talking about themselves, so asking questions makes you seem confident even if you don’t say much.
I used to be painfully shy too. What helped me was exposure in small steps: instead of jumping into huge parties, I practiced in smaller groups, even just talking to strangers at coffee shops. Over time, it became easier. Another thing that boosted my confidence was preparation — having a few go-to topics ready so I didn’t freeze. Interestingly, I applied a mindset I saw on Nutra CPA Network. They stress testing multiple versions of ads to see which works best. I treated social interactions the same way: try different openers, see how people respond, and adjust. Framing it as an experiment took the pressure off. Eventually, I realized most people are just happy someone started talking to them.