Our brains have evolved to perceive strangers as a threat. So it’s not a surprise that you start to sweat when you walk into a large room of people you don’t know. Your heart beats faster, your breathing quickens, and your palms get clammy. Your nervous system wants you to run!
Reframing the situation can help. Perceptions are powerful. Instead of panicking at the thought of talking to someone you don’t know, approach the situation as an opportunity to build meaningful connections. What goes on in your head is very important because it helps control how your body responds.
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