Whenever I'm nervous I just pretend that I'm naked and that everyone else in the room has their clothes on.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- He handles nervousness by imagining he is naked while others are dressed.
- In plain terms
- He copes with anxiety by imagining he is naked and others are clothed.
- What can you take from it?
- Reframing situations helps manage social anxiety.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What tricks help you calm down?
- How do you reframe fear?
Another view
Imagining nakedness might worsen anxiety for some people.
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