Our A List ambassador, Sam shares how he can sometimes struggle in social settings, whether they be one-on-one or in smaller or larger groups. He shares the tools he uses to build his confidence and manage his anxiety

For a lot of us, fitting in is difficult. So how do we show our authentic selves AND succeed socially?

The most common advice given to sufferers of social anxiety is to just push through and force yourself to take part even though your instinct identifies that this advice is not helpful.

Social anxiety is real, and taking it seriously is the first step towards understanding and coping with triggers and situations.