Anxiety impacts millions of people across the world. It’s one of the most common mental health conditions and can affect everyone just a little bit differently. 

You’ve probably heard the saying, “You are your own worst enemy”. Many people tend to be self-critical, and you might be harder on yourself than you are with others. While those issues aren’t uncommon in small doses, they can become problematic when you’re dealing with consistent negative thought patterns. 

Let me share something with you, something very important: perfection is a myth. Yes, you heard me right. Perfection is a beautiful illusion, an unreachable star we're conditioned to chase. But the truth is, we're all human, and being human means being beautifully imperfect.

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Social anxiety disorder is often overlooked as someone just being shy or extremely introverted. But, when you actually deal with this kind of anxiety, you know that it’s much more than that. 

Social anxiety can feel crippling. It can make you avoid certain situations and people and keep you from living to the fullest. But, it can be difficult to pinpoint a singular cause. 

Recently, however, neuroscience research suggests that the root of social anxiety might be the fear of being evaluated. So, what’s the connection? How does worrying about how others might evaluate you cause such crippling social fear? 

No one likes feeling like a failure. Even if you understand that failing at something can foster growth, it doesn’t exactly feel good at the moment. Unfortunately, if you let that feeling sink in, it can cause you to spiral into self-doubt, low confidence, and a lack of motivation. 

Feeling like you’ve failed can wreak havoc on your mental health. It’s far too easy for negative self-talk to take over, and that can lead to anxiety and depression and might keep you from trying things again. 

Thankfully, it’s possible to shift your mindset into something positive. There are healthy, effective ways to cope with the feeling of failure that can make a big difference in how you feel about yourself, your efforts, and the future. 

Let’s cover some coping strategies to help you silence negative self-talk and bounce back stronger. 

We've all been there, haven't we? The point where we cross the line from pursuing 'just right' to plunging into the realm of 'it has to be perfect.' It's a familiar terrain, unfortunately, for many of us. Perfectionism and anxiety, these twin invaders of our peace, can often make us lose sight of the balance in the search for 'just right.'