Now’s the time to assess the vibes you’re getting from the event’s location. Taking the time to make yourself feel good will turn your energy on.”ħ) Assess the room and your feelings about the room. “This could mean meditation, lighting candles, putting on a specific cologne or perfume. Rhodes says taking the time to do a simple pre-event ritual can also go a long way. It’s important to find the right balance between presentable and relaxed.Ħ) Do a pre-event ritual. I’ve found this to be an extremely effective tip in my every day. “Wear clothes that you love and represent who you are,” she says. It will also help to dress in a way that makes you feel comfortable as well as confident. “The quickest way to calm anxiety is to arrive early and acclimate to the environment before it becomes too busy,” she explains.ĥ) Be confidently and comfortably you. Now that it’s time for the event, Rhodes says you should get there a little early to check the place out. ![]() Rhodes also advises you to “eat healthy during the day of the event and drink enough filtered water.” This is also a good general rule of thumb to live by (especially if you have anxiety) as eating well is not only good for your physical but mental health!Ĥ) Arrive early. It can be helpful to find a massage therapist who is also trained in energy healing.”ģ) Nourish your body and mind. “Reiki is wonderful but there are lots of different types of subtle energy healing. “Twenty-four hours before the event, get some energy done,” she says. This can be as simple as going to a yoga class or dedicating a few minutes to journaling. Her next tip is to spend time the day before your event attending to your emotional needs. Then I have them lock out the one hour prior to the scheduled event,” she says.Ģ) Get some energy work done. “I have my clients do this on Sunday afternoons. Rhodes’ first tip is to plan out your events ahead of time, so that you know what to expect for the coming week and have that time to prepare. If you suffer from social anxiety, like myself, then the following tips from Licensed Psychologist Jennifer Rhodes will help you to check your anxiety at the door and enjoy yourself at social events:ġ) Plan your social calendar ahead of time. ![]() So, I’ve decided to deal with my anxiety head on, as opposed to doing everything I can to avoid it. Missing out on these events and time with the people that I love isn’t something I enjoy. But today, I realized something: I’m suffering either way. Oftentimes, I surrender to it and decide to stay home-refusing to suffer from the discomfort, the fear, and the panic. ![]() And as the event gets closer and closer, so does the anxiety. A week or so before a birthday party, wedding, concert, or any large gathering for that matter, it starts to set in. Since my anxiety has become more prevalent, I’ve determined that big social events are the most common and consistent cause. ![]() Most of the time, however, I can predict its arrival, which means I can also prepare for its arrival-an important lesson I’ve forced myself to learn. Sometimes, it hits me like a baseball gone rogue. Now, it’s a heaviness that sits in my throat and weighs on my mind. It used to be this distant threat that I could close the door on or swallow deep down.
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