Let’s talk about managing social anxiety.

Imagine this scenario:

You’re at some sort of social gathering, talking to someone you barely know, when you literally can’t think of anything to say next.

You frantically try to wrack your brain for anything you have in common – anything semi-interesting to say. To make matters worse, you look around to see everyone else in absorbing conversations, laughing and having a merry ole’ time.

Unfortunately, I’ve experienced this plenty of times. And in these moments, my first thought is usually, “What’s wrong with me? Why is everyone else so dang charismatic?”

Staying stagnant sucks. There’s nothing worse than a year going by, only to realize you haven’t really grown at all. So today I’m sharing seven self improvement ideas so this doesn’t happen to you!

Self growth comes in a lot of different forms.

It could be expanding your skill set at work or simply learning about a new topic. It could also be more personal, such as discovering more about yourself or the world around you.

I love learning. And while I absolutely loved school, my three years out of college have shown me so many other ways to learn, grow, and become a better person.

Your college years are notoriously your most unhealthy years.

Binge drinking, sleep deprivation, late night greasy foods, hours sitting to study…they all add up.

When I left for college, I knew I wanted to stay healthy. And my dedication to fitness was something I recommitted to at the end of every summer as I headed back to school.

The truth is: the choices you make in college will set the tone for years to come.

While you may be young and “bounce back” quicker, these first years on your own are when your habits set in.