Loneliness is an epidemic that is sweeping our world currently and is extremely painful. We are wired to want to share our lives and experiences with others. We constantly seek to satisfy two drives: the need to be included and the desire to be important. When we feel invisible, unappreciated and insignificant, it cuts to our very core. We long for connection.This book will teach you the principles, techniques, and mindset you'll need to break out and connect with people in a meaningful and comfortable way. Derek Sullivan will show you how to integrate yourself into other people's lives so that making friends and connecting with them becomes second nature.What you will learn: what's behind shyness and social anxiety the most effective strategies for comfortably overcoming shyness & social anxiety the importance of self-acceptance and how to achieve it what is behind the fear of rejection, and how to turn that around to the joy of acceptance. how to read nonverbal communication and use that to your advantage. how to cope with and effectively get rid of shame and embarrassment. the power of confidence and how to get it. Much, much more. People with social anxiety worry excessively about being negatively evaluated by others, drawing attention to themselves, being embarrassed or rejected by others. Consequently, they tend to avoid social situations and suffer from loneliness.Fortunately, social anxiety is very treatable, and many people who seek help can get better. This book will teach you practical skills to tackle social anxiety and improve the way you feel.