Many people find themselves feeling embarrassed when they look back on mistakes they’ve made, even in childhood.

People withsocial anxietyare concerned with how others view them or judge them.

They are particularly self-conscious and are easily embarrassed.

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This can de-stress the experience and the memory of it.

Look for the Absurdity

What are the chances?

Is there irony in your situation?

Is this part of a series of unfortunate events?

Is it just what you’d expect if this were a slapstick comedy?

It helps to watch funny movies and shows or read funny books somewhat regularly.

and it can help you to remember all that you’ve shared laughs about in the past.

Having even one such friend can help you to maintain your sense of humor much more easily.

this can help you to get more comfortable with your own.

This opens up another tool at your disposal: journaling.

Practice writing your stories in a humorous way.

If nothing else, this can help you to reap the benefits of journaling.

But you’ve got the option to laugh atotherthingsthis is helpful, too!

Make it a priority tolaugh when you’re free to and add some fun to each day.

You’ll find that the stress melts away much more easily.

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