Jairet Crum, Author at Youper

Jairet Crum

Jairet is a serial transplant that attributes his need to move around to being a Gemini. Helping people become the best version of themselves and experience more of what they thought impossible keep him thirsty for creating new relationships. Follow him on Twitter or connect on LinkedIn.

Jairet Crum

How Breathing Calms Anxiety (And The Right Way To Do It)

People will tell breathing calms anxiety, but it's common for them to leave out the how. Think about it for a second. What's the first thing that someone says to you when they notice you are tense, upset, anxious or stressed? That's right, "breathe." For some (me included) this is…

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The 11 Best Ways To Calm Down Before A Presentation

Public speaking

Can you believe that presentation anxiety, or the jitters that come before you give a presentation, is a common reaction? It's true. It comes from the fear of public speaking, which is one of American's most feared actions, according to a Chapman University study. Learning how to calm down before…

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Thanksgiving Anxiety: Tips For Turning Worry Into A Happy Turkey Day

For many, Thanksgiving is a day filled with good times. Although, having anxiety casts a big shadow over how a person is going to feel about the holiday. Being thankful isn’t so easy when the anxiety puts weight on our chests and negative thoughts in our heads. Then guilt comes on.…

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A Social Anxiety Test That (Finally) Gives You More Than Numbers

Time to face a social situation and, once again, you find yourself feeling like you need to flee from a predator. Why does this happen? Taking a social anxiety test is a perfect way to cross one of the possible culprits off your list. Everyone is going to experience feelings…

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Why Making Friends Was So Difficult For Me (And How I Changed)

Making friends

I’ve lied. A lot. It’s something I do without even thinking. My expectations take the reins and make decisions for me. They tell me that going out with friends is going to be a disaster. It comes from the fear of hanging out with people I’m not familiar with and…

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One Must-Have Hack For Socializing Confidence

Socializing

Not knowing what to say is the pits. It makes me feel like I shouldn’t even be in the room when I’m around friends that are socializing effortlessly. When I don’t speak up, I feel unnoticed, which makes me think I’d be better off at home. I mean, If I…