EP 12 Why Am I So Socially Awkward: Stories About Social Anxiety, Self Consciousness and How Empathy Leads To Self Acceptance

Jun 4

Written By Nikki Sammet

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Summary

In this conversation, Nikki and Jarrod discuss their experiences with social awkwardness and self-consciousness in social settings. They explore the factors that contribute to these feelings, such as anxiety, low self-esteem, and past experiences. They also touch on the challenges of navigating social gatherings as parents of an autistic child. The conversation highlights the importance of understanding and normalizing these feelings, as well as the need for deeper, more meaningful conversations in social settings. In this conversation, Jarrod and Nikki discuss their experiences with social awkwardness and self-consciousness. They explore how these feelings manifest in different social settings and how they can practice empathy and self-acceptance. They also touch on the role of meditation in increasing self-awareness and managing emotions. Overall, the conversation highlights the importance of understanding and accepting one's own emotions and recognizing that everyone experiences struggles and insecurities.

Takeaways

Social awkwardness and self-consciousness can be caused by anxiety, low self-esteem, and past experiences.
Parents may feel additional pressure and self-consciousness in social settings due to the challenges of parenting, especially if they have a child with special needs.
It is important to understand and normalize these feelings, as many people may be silently struggling in social situations.
Deeper, more meaningful conversations can help alleviate social awkwardness and create a more inclusive and supportive environment. Social awkwardness and self-consciousness can make it challenging to engage in conversations and social interactions.
Practicing empathy involves recognizing that everyone experiences struggles and insecurities.
Increasing self-awareness through meditation can help manage emotions and improve social interactions.
Self-acceptance is key in navigating social situations and overcoming feelings of social awkwardness.
It is important to remember that everyone has their own struggles and insecurities, and it is not helpful to compare oneself to others.