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Life is made up of moments and the decisions we make in those moments decide the course of our life. In this show, we unpack the moments and stories that have shaped us and the lives we lead toward self-mastery.
Overcoming Social Anxiety: A Journey To Emotional Freedom With Kam Knight
The Mindset and Self-Mastery Show
35 minutes 53 seconds
8 months ago
Overcoming Social Anxiety: A Journey To Emotional Freedom With Kam Knight
“I just allow the feelings to take over, and as long as I sit in it, they tend to subside.”
In this episode, Nick speaks with Kam Knight about the complexities of social anxiety, emotional intelligence, and the journey of self-discovery. Kam shares his personal experiences with social anxiety, the impact of his upbringing, and how he navigates emotions in various situations.
What to listen for:
Social anxiety can stem from childhood experiences
Sitting with emotions can lead to clarity and insights
Vulnerability is key to overcoming personal struggles
Expressing feelings can alleviate the pressure of holding them in
The importance of finding supportive spaces to share experiences
Self-mastery involves recognizing and overcoming mental blocks
Desire alone is not enough; action is required to achieve goals
“The more I sit with my emotions instead of fighting them, the more they lose their hold on me.”
The more you fight an emotion, the stronger it feels. Sitting with it allows it to pass naturally
Feelings, no matter how overwhelming, always change. Letting them flow instead of suppressing them helps you move forward
Observing emotions without reacting gives you power over them instead of letting them control you
Facing emotions head-on, even the tough ones, builds resilience and self-awareness
“Healing comes from allowing yourself to feel, without fear, without judgment, and without running away.”
True healing happens when you give yourself permission to experience emotions fully, rather than avoiding them
Avoiding emotions out of fear only prolongs pain
Being hard on yourself for feeling a certain way only adds to the struggle
Distractions and numbing only delay the inevitable
Every feeling has something to teach you
About Kam Knight
Kam Knight is a coach, international speaker, and bestselling author of a dozen books in the area of mental performance and personal mastery. He’s known for bringing fresh solutions and insights that are a rare departure from traditional ideas. Because of his fresh perspective, his books have become the gold standard for their respective topics, which have helped over 500,000 people. When he is not coaching or writing, he is traveling, having traveled to over 100 countries around the world.
https://kamknight.com
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Life is made up of moments and the decisions we make in those moments decide the course of our life. In this show, we unpack the moments and stories that have shaped us and the lives we lead toward self-mastery.
