Tip of the Month: The Power of "So"

Continuing from last month's tip, in the article, "The Cure for Self-Consciousness", originally published in O, The Oprah Magazine, author Martha Beck describes steps for overcoming the fear of being embarassed. One of her tips involves asking yourself a simple question every time a negative thought creeps in ... "So?".

For example, if you think, "If I say what is really on my mind, people might disagree with me", say to yourself "So?". The idea is to put yourself in the frame of mind to realize that the worst case scenario is not the end of the world. The next time negative thoughts start to creep in, give "So?" a try.

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