“Be Yourself” Is Terrible Advice

Shrink For The Shy Guy by Dr. Aziz: Social Anxiety And Confidence Expert, Author and Coach

Jul 28, 202611:09Health

Right before a date, an interview, or a family gathering, someone tells you to just be yourself. Has that ever actually helped? For most of the people Dr. Aziz works with, it's done the opposite. In this episode, Dr. Azi...

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