Social Anxiety and Shyness: Increase self-esteem, confidence and assertiveness with fast proven solutions

“From panicking at parties to surviving—and even enjoying—conversations. 10/10.” — Melissa T.

Social Anxiety and Shyness is your thrilling, inspiring, motivational, and actionable roadmap out of the panic spiral—packed with science-backed techniques, real-life case studies, bite-sized psychology, and a surprising number of metaphors involving snakes.

Social Anxiety and Shyness: Increase self-esteem, confidence and assertiveness with fast proven solutions.        Social Anxiety and Shyness: Increase self-esteem, confidence and assertiveness with fast proven solutions

Book Details

Pages

139 Pages

Cover Design

Talala

Publisher

Awaken Publishing

Language

English

ASIN

B082L14YBB

Released

December 2019

About The Author

Ellen Rowling

Ellen Rowling

Tom Ferris

Tom Ferris

Tom Ferris used to be incredibly socially anxious and shy.

Tom Ferris is no longer this way.

(Tom feels silly talking in the third person, but has started, so will continue...)

Tom changed his life around and now spends his time helping others through his best-selling books which have been translated into over 20 languages around the world.

Tom is a regular speaker around and when not travelling he lives with his wife and two young kids in New York and London.

Ever walked into a room and instantly thought, “Everyone here definitely knows I’m awkward”? Congratulations—you’re human. But if that thought has been running your life like a pushy roommate who never pays rent, this book is your new best friend.

Social Anxiety and Shyness is your thrilling, inspiring, motivational, and actionable roadmap out of the panic spiral—packed with science-backed techniques, real-life case studies, bite-sized psychology, and a surprising number of metaphors involving snakes.

Why This Book Works (Really Works)

  • It turns your anxiety into “the snake”—an external creature you can tame rather than a personality flaw you’re stuck with.
  • It teaches you how to stop feeding the anxiety monster, break vicious thought loops, and shut down the “What-If Circus.”
  • It gives you therapist-approved strategies (CBT, mindfulness, ACT) in everyday language you’ll actually remember.
  • It includes real case studies—Andrea, Harry, Sophie, Katie, Daniel—so you can see how real people defeated real social fears.
  • It blends mindset work, life skills, communication hacks, body-language secrets, confidence training, and nutrition tips.
  • It transforms Automatic Negative Thoughts (those ANTs!) into PETs—Positive Empowering Thoughts.

Whether your anxiety shows up as sweaty palms, blushing, catastrophic thinking, or the overwhelming urge to run from small talk, this guide hands you the tools to stop spiraling and start thriving.

Inside You’ll Learn How To…

  • Break free from cognitive distortions that lie to you about who you are
  • Stop rumination before and after social events
  • Master communication skills so conversations actually feel natural
  • Use mindfulness correctly (no incense or pretzel-poses required)
  • Build real confidence using simple, repeatable habits
  • Reduce physical symptoms fast with proven techniques
  • Develop a growth mindset that makes anxiety shrink and courage grow

By the final chapter, you’ll not only understand anxiety—you’ll know exactly how to dismantle it piece by piece, creating a calmer, more connected, more confident life.

Here’s what readers are saying:

“I’ve read every social-anxiety book ever published. This is the FIRST one that actually changed something.” — J.P.

“From panicking at parties to surviving—and even enjoying—conversations. 10/10.” — Melissa T.

“Turning my ANTs into PETs was weirdly life-changing. Who knew?” — Daniel K.

“If you want a book that feels like therapy + humor + practical tools = BUY THIS.” — A. Rodriguez

If you’re ready for less dread and more life… this book is ready for you.

The 2025 updated version is available now on Kindle, Paperback, Hardcover, and Audible.