Which of the following would be a productive belief to help reduce shyness?
A) "The odds of meeting someone interested in socializing are always the same, no matter where I am."
B) "Other shy people intentionally seek out shy people."
C) "People who are popular are just lucky when it comes to being invited to social events or asked out."
D) "I may think other people are harshly evaluating me, but actually I'm being too hard on myself."

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Believing that other people are harshly evaluating us can lead to shyness and social anxiety. By recognizing that we may be too hard on ourselves and that others may not be judging us as harshly as we think, we can reduce our shyness and become more comfortable in social situations. A, B, and C are not productive beliefs as they either perpetuate negative self-talk or rely on external factors over which we have no control.

Which of the Following Would Be a Productive Belief to Help