No easy way to loose that social anxiety--this book is full of homework. You'll want to be serious if you pick this book up. Thank you to NetGalley for the digital ARC. The author comes across as very knowledgeable and most socially anxious readers should find this book helpful. I decided that I would rather be a little anxious and not do the work. (I would rather stay home and read anyway). This review is my own.

Thank you Zeitgeist for providing this book for review via NetGalley! All opinions are my own.

This is a good read for someone who regularly experiences heightened social anxiety and is looking for a wide range of tips and techniques to use in various situations when interacting with others. There are a lot of opportunities given to reflect and take note of past, current, and future experiences that could be very helpful when trying to identify patterns and make better decisions in social situations. With how short this book is, it’s easy to do a first read where you get a grasp of the different techniques available then afterward you can reference specific sections when needed.

I have always suffered with social anxiety, and the book does say that it is very isolating. This isn't a book that you read and move on to other things. This is a book, I keep on my bedside table so I can read some every night. Sometimes I am looking for something specific, and other times, I just let life choose it, and it sometimes feels like that is exactly what I needed.
It isn't going to happen overnight, it will be something I will use the book as a guide, so I can finally have the life I want. Baby steps, Do I believe this book will get me to where I can go out and just talk to people, yes. I already started talking to the lady that checks me out at the grocery store. That is BIG for me. I won't tell you my age, but I am looking forward to the years I have left, and going out and interacting with people.
I hope people who struggle with social anxiety will get this book, and it will guide them to a life, they have wanted, but never thought it was possible. I do believe I will get there, with this book, it is a process, and I am learning to stop looking at what I couldn't do and looking at what I was able to do now.
I received an ARC from Zeitgeist through NetGalley.

"How to Be Less Socially Anxious" is a basic guidebook and resource for people who suffer from social anxiety. Recommended for those who struggle with this and for the people who care about them. Thanks to NetGalley and publisher for the ARC. Pub Date: March 11, 2025.

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Love this book! It's a great resource for anyone needing help or trying to help someone with social anxiety.