Hi ,

Have you ever walked away from a conversation and immediately thought:

“Oh no… why did I say that?” 🙈

“Did I sound weird?”

“Did they think I was awkward?”

“Should I have said it differently?”

If you’re nodding… same.

Honestly, same.

As an introvert and highly sensitive soul, social situations have always felt a little more intense for me than for most people.

I can hold deep, meaningful conversations for hours...

...but throw me into small talk, a group dynamic, or any moment where I don’t quite know the social “rules,”

...and suddenly I feel like a baby giraffe learning to stand 🦒🤣

And here’s the truth many of us don’t say out loud:

Most of our social awkwardness isn’t actually about other people…

it’s about wanting to belong.

It’s that ancient, biological instinct that says:

“I need to be accepted.”

“I need my tribe.”

“Please don’t reject me.”

Because on a nervous-system level, acceptance = safety.

So when we blurt something out, or misread a moment, or feel “too quiet” or “too much” or “too shy” our brains try to protect us by replaying the scene over… and over…and over.

I’ve spent literal YEARS replaying certain conversations in my head (not exaggerating 🤯).

A single awkward moment becomes a full mental movie reel on repeat 🎞️

Low self-worth, old wounds, perfectionism, childhood conditioning -

they all feed into this instinct to overthink and self-judge.

But here’s what I’ve learned:

✨ Social awkwardness is rarely a character flaw

✨ It’s often a nervous-system response

✨ It’s your younger self scanning for connection and safety

And this is where EFT tapping becomes such a gentle yet powerful ally...

Tapping can help you:

• soften that harsh inner critic
• boost confidence
• build self-esteem
• stop replaying conversations
• accept yourself exactly as you are
• and (maybe most importantly) forgive yourself for being human

I have a whole batch of videos on YouTube designed for these exact feelings - confidence, self-acceptance, overthinking, inner child soothing, self-forgiveness.

If this is something you’re navigating right now, you might find these helpful:

👉 Tap with me on Confidence & Social Ease

👉 Release Overthinking & Replay Loops

👉 Gentle Self-Forgiveness

👉 Release Shame When You've Put Your Foot In It

👉 Learning to Love & Accept Yourself

A little personal moment before I close…

I am absolutely one of those people who says something, instantly thinks “oh nooo, what in the world made me say THAT” and then cringes about it in the shower three weeks later 🤦

But with tapping, that sting doesn’t last as long anymore.

The wobble softens.

The self-judgment fades.

And little by little, I’m learning to show up in the world as myself… without apologising for it.

If that’s a journey you’re on too, you’re in good company.

🌿 Want deeper support?

Inside the Heart Circle Community, we talk about things like this all the time - the very human moments we think we’re the only ones feeling.

There are tap-alongs, live audio sessions, scripts, conversations, and gentle guidance to help you build inner safety so social situations feel less overwhelming.

You can join as a free Explorer, or take the 14-day free trial on the Self-Healer tier if you’d like full access.

Join the Heart Circle

(You’re welcome exactly as you are)

Wherever you are today...socially confident, socially exhausted, or socially hiding under a blanket...please know:

You’re not too much.

You’re not too quiet.

You’re not awkward.

You’re human.

And you’re doing the best you can with a tender, brilliant nervous system that’s learning to feel safe.

Be gentle with yourself this week.

With love,

P.S. If this email resonated with you, I’d love to hear from you! 💌

Reply and share your experience, or ask me any questions about tapping or becoming part of the Heart Circle Community - I always read every message.