Have you ever felt like everyone was watching and judging you? Like you were under a spotlight wherever you went? If so, you’ve likely experienced the “spotlight effect” – that feeling of being the center of attention even when others are barely paying attention at all. In this insightful conversation, life coach Joel Elston and host Walt Thiessen explore how changing your perspective can help overcome social anxiety caused by the spotlight effect.

Joel shares from his own experiences with social anxiety after facing challenges in his past. “I would be horrified that everybody knew about that. I didn’t like that I thought everybody was…making fun of me and all these things,” he recalls. Walt asks how someone experiencing severe social anxiety could shift their mindset. Joel emphasizes logically processing negative thoughts – realizing others are focused on their own lives, not constantly judging you.

But how do you change your perspective when stuck in unhelpful patterns of thinking? Walt wonders. Joel suggests small actions like reminding yourself others don’t occupy as much space in your mind as you think. “Eventually the subconscious brain is very slow to learn this way,” he notes. “You have to say it endlessly to change that internal dialogue.”

Walt shares how even faking a new perspective for a short time can lead to real results. Have you ever noticed how your outlook shifts after a few minutes of looking at things differently? Our guests explore how incremental changes in perspective empower us to overcome anxiety and self-doubt. Joel helped one client by simply removing eye contact as a “spotlight.” The man gradually gained confidence facing Joel until their final session.

Their thoughtful discussion prompts questions: What scenarios could explain choosing difficult life experiences? How can we support loved ones without enabling unhelpful patterns? Walt and Joel don’t claim to have all the answers, but their open-minded perspectives inspire growth. Changing how we see ourselves and others may be the first step to finding inner peace despite life’s challenges. Are you ready to try shifting your perspective today?

Episode page: https://www.loatoday.net/loa1985-the-spotlight-effect-and-social-anxiety

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