Ever walk into a room and feel all eyes are looking at you? You imagine people are judging your every flaw. You start to shrink and think about everything that is wrong with you. It's an awful experience - - enough to make you want to skip any event.

I’m guessing you have had this experience as it’s pretty much universal.

Since we can’t magically make others or ourselves disappear when we feel self-conscious (but wouldn't that be nice?), what can we do to get some relief RIGHT AWAY?

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