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How do you push yourself out there? (lemmy.blahaj.zone)

submitted 2 days ago by SuperDuperKitten@lemmy.blahaj.zone to c/casualconversation@piefed.social

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I hadn't have the best interaction with people and I have made friends that I felt wasn't great for me as well as gotten out an controlling relationship a year ago. It has eaten up my self-esteem where I am scared to actually talk to anyone in real life as I worried similar thing would happen.

I know I need to push myself out there which is easier said than done. One thing I tried to do is if I am in a decent mood, I got to one the social group which is on like every month as well as join in to my friend's karaoke night and sing terribly. Sadly, I'm not Mariah Carey.. 😔

So I have taken slow steps up which is better than taking none I guess but I got long way till I feel confident in myself where I stop worrying about everything as it really does held me back in general.

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[–] Canconda@lemmy.ca 4 points 2 days ago (1 children)

I would highly suggest joining a BJJ club or considering martial arts training in general.

It's a great way to find a community and make friends - even as a woman.
The experience of training martial arts can neurologically condition you to handle every day situations, like social anxiety. It's not a cure, but it can help mitigate the symptoms.
The only barrier is showing up. You don't need to be popular or part of a cliche to feel welcome.

[–] SuperDuperKitten@lemmy.blahaj.zone 2 points 2 days ago

I been curious about maybe learning martial art as saw there's class nearby my area, might take a look at it again. Thanks for reminding me