Do you constantly worry about what people think of you, like you're silently being judged or rejected

without even realizing it? That fear can be paralyzing. In this episode, we are uncovering

the root of the fear of judgment, how it feeds social anxiety and the exact mindset shifts you need to

stop giving so much power to other people's opinions. Welcome to your anxiety toolkit

podcast where I bring you all the virtual hugs and practical strategies to help you face your fears and

live each day with courage and compassion. My name is Kimberly Quinlan. I am a licensed

therapist and anxiety specialist. And today we're talking about how to stop worrying about what others think of you,

whether you're struggling with anxiety, social anxiety, OCD, panic, or perfectionism.

This episode is your space to learn science-back tools and to build a life you love even when fear is on board.

So let's get going.

Okay, so I get it.

Everybody hates being judged. Well, actually, most people hate being judged.

But that's not technically a bad thing. In fact, I always sort of question those who say they don't give a crap what other people think.

Because at that point, at what degree are you completely disconnected from

other human beings and being in connection with people? I don't hate the idea that I don't want to be

judged. I want people to like me. I'm not afraid to admit that. But what we want to do here is

catch whether you need to avoid other people's judgment is interfering with your daily

functioning, interfering with you connecting with other people. That's what we're really

talking about today. The wish to be in

connection and the wish to be enjoyed by other people is nothing to pathologize. It is a normal

part of human beings. That being said, we also have to understand that from a biological standpoint, we need to be in connection.

We want to be a part of the tribe, per se.

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