How To Handle Video Calls If You Have Social Anxiety

Navigating Video Calls with Confidence: Strategies to Overcome Social Anxiety and Thrive in Virtual Interactions

I feel like I used video calls more in the last two months than in my entire life. I don’t know about you, but I am tired of video calls, however, since they are probably here to stay I found some ways to cope with it.

As someone who has dealt with social anxiety for years, I find video calls easier than in-person interactions. There is no awkwardness of shaking hands or cheek kisses, but video calls come with lots of awkward moments too.

Preparation is key

As an introvert, I learned over the years that preparation is key. In my weekly Toastmasters meetings, I always take some notes of what I want to say before the meeting. Of course, sometimes you have to talk without preparation, but knowing that it might happen is better than not knowing that I might have to talk without preparation. If someone asks you to do a video call, ask them what will be discussed in the meeting so you can prepare in advance.

Even if you are prepared, video calls can be exhausting. They require more concentration, and meetings don’t flow as well as in person with all the: ‘’You are…