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What's the best way to not get anxious when meeting new people?

Profile: littlebambi
littlebambi on Apr 8, 2015
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Imagine how that person's feeling. They might be just as anxious or even more anxious as you. It makes things a little less scary!
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Profile: Remina
Remina on Jul 5, 2016
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Getting nervous when you meet new people is perfectly normal. But a way to try to settle the nerves would be to remind yourself that they're just people and taking a deep breath. I would also advise doing some meditation or using the mindfulness exercises to get your mind at peace.
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I think a good way is to reassure yourself that you are a great person (even if you sometimes has difficulty believing it, it is true). Also, don't be afraid to be yourself - I love if when you can tell that a person is being unapologetically themselves. Make sure you keep breathing, try and remain calm, and listen to what they have to say. Listening to what others have to say is a great way of letting them know that you care. I hope this helps x
Profile: Here4Love
Here4Love on Feb 9, 2015
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Never hinder yourself with rules and expectations for yourself! Usually when we are introduced to new people we feel pressured to adjust ourselves based on the other person's character. This can be very stressful and awkward for most. My advice? Be honest! Speak from the heart! There's nothing more inspiring, fun, and relatable than someone with their own distinct personality. It puts others at ease when they meet someone who is cool with being themselves :)
Profile: Anonymous
Anonymous on Nov 17, 2015
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You know how you want people to like you when you're first meeting them? They want you to like them just as much. Take comfort in this natural symmetry.
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Anonymous on Dec 29, 2015
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Just be confident and positive. Positive mind leads to a positive life, so talk to them and you don't know how this is going to increase your confidence especially if you are a shy person
Profile: Niyati30
Niyati30 on Jan 25, 2016
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Try the conversation practice with your own mirror. Try talking on basic generalised topics and nothing person.
Profile: rebecca947
rebecca947 on Jan 16, 2018
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The quote I usually go with for public situations is "Those who mind don't matter, and those who matter don't mind." Be yourself, and if the people don't like you for who you are at the time, then rest assured you've waded out the people not right for you at this moment in time. Meeting new people can be scary, but what do you have to lose? They have no preconceptions of you, they don't know who you are, and what your personality is like. Go out there and enjoy the moment as best you can! You've got this!
Profile: Anonymous
Anonymous on Jun 5, 2015
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Honestly this is tricky cause most people are anxious meeting new people and the reason why we are is cause we don't know how exactly they will react. So our anxiety kicks in cause we fear that we will not be perfect or what the new person will think about us. You probably have too talk your self about how too not be scared meeting new people or even concouling.
Profile: Anonymous
Anonymous on Dec 29, 2015
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It's sometimes very hard not to feel anxious when meeting new people . Although it may not be possible to totally eradicate this anxiety , it's definitely possible to control and cope with it . Some good ideas may be firstly just remember to keep breathing and trying to stay as relaxed and positive as possible . Another good idea is to try not to over think any negative situations that could arise when you meet people . Instead , trying to stay positive and reasure yourself about the situation will be more helpful . Even thinking or saying to yourself things like " I can do this " or " I know this will go well " repeating them over and over till you start to believe in them can help . Also , another technique if you're very anxious may be trying to imagine the very worst case scenario possible , often this will turn out less serious than you think . If you do make any little mistakes or if it gets awkward at any point , don't beat yourself up about it , just try to stay as relaxed and calm as possible and carry on .
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