How do I become less awkward/anxious in everyday life??
So I (19F) go to community college and I have a job. I really REALLY want to be less socially awkward and maybe make some new friends but I just can't seem to stop these terrible habits? I avoid eye contact with almost everyone, when classes are done I speed walk to my car with my headphones blasting and my head down, in class I don't talk, and when I'm at work I basically avoid everyone like the plague bcuz I hate the awkward passing smiles and the "excuse me's" everywhere I go. I have some friends, all of which I've made because they talked to ME first and somehow scooped me up into a friendship. I want to join clubs and actually talk to people at school but even when I try to put myself out there, my heart feels like it's going to explode. Imagine this: I see someone who looks cool. I want to compliment said person. As I'm walking closer to them, I think of something good to say. As SOON as my lips start to move to say something to them, my heart GENUINELY feels like it's going to jump out of my chest and I start to feel nauseous. What is my problem?! Sorry for the rambling, just need some basic advice honestly on how to get out of this T-T #relationships source