Engage with Anxiety

Understanding:

You seem caught in the fear that you're boring and have nothing valuable to contribute, leading to avoidance of networking events that could connect you with people who share your interests and goals.

Mindfulness & Defusion Strategies:

• •Notice anxious thoughts without engaging: 'I'm having the thought that I'm boring'
• •Practice grounding when anxiety arises: feel your feet on the floor, notice your breath
• •Accept anxious feelings as temporary visitors: 'Anxiety is here, and that's okay'

Values & Committed Action Strategies:

• •Connect with your networking values: What do you hope to gain from professional relationships?
• •Take one small social action: ask one person about their work or interests
• •Practice willingness: 'I'm willing to feel anxious if it means I can build meaningful connections'

Motivational Insight:

Anxiety is not a stop sign - it's information that you care about the outcome. Your willingness to show up authentically, anxiety and all, is what creates real connections.