Try to face the mirror, how you see yourself the same as others.

How you see your

worth or value as a human being and how much you appreciate yourself should be done to
describe your self-esteem. Body image and self-esteem are always bound together. Having a
presentable body image and having a healthy body can help you boost your confidence and
freely do what you want. If you have a good enough body image, indeed, you can walk straight
and tall. However, when somebody judges your imperfections and flaws, social anxiety may
occur.

Awkward social situations are a hallmark of growing up but as uncomfortable as most

youths find ways to navigate them. That is not always the case for young people struggling with
social anxiety disorder. 

In many cases, youth with social anxiety disorder have difficulties with fundamental
social interactions such as smiling or eye contact. They sometimes mumble, whisper, or stop
speaking entirely. On top of that, the anxiety they feel can also give them a rapid heartbeat, an
upset stomach, or make them tremble, shake or blush. Youth with social anxiety disorder
experience uncontrollable and excessive fear, usually around interpersonal interactions such as
parties, sleepovers, athletic competitions, even school in general, or performance scenarios
such as presentation, interviews, or class participation. Whether based on interaction
performance or both, these fears typically centre on public embarrassment or judgment from
their peers. 

Sometimes, the youths may even act like social butterflies. No one suspects that the
youth who planned the party may be terrified about it inside. Other youths dealing with social
anxiety have an increased risk of substance abuse using alcohol to numb their fears. In
contrast, others may drop out of their social media and social events altogether without proper
management. 

These may cause young people to miss out on necessary steps in their development,
and youth do not throw out social anxiety. 

Research has shown that regular physical activity, like releasing those feel-good
endorphins, lowers anxiety by reducing the number of stress hormones in the body. Managing
social anxiety disorder begins with learning how to relax; controlled breathing and muscle
relaxation are great ways to start. Youth should also be gradually exposed to the social
situations they find stressful. They can work toward mastering harder and harder situations and
eventually reduce their social anxiety. Youth can also build on these strategies with guided
imagery, visualizing themselves as successful in social situations or by role-playing with an
adult who can help them practice through tough times. 

Demote an hour or more a week to an activity that relaxes you- a hobby, reading, having
your nails done- and is not related to your work and family commitments. Sometimes, the most
complex and most stressful times in our lives provide us the impetus to re-examine our goals.
What do we live for? Why do we do the things we do? What are our dreams? Where do we
want to go? Taking the time to examine our lives and taking stock of our goals de-stresses and
creates a sense of control, purpose, and satisfaction.