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How to say yes to connection despite fear of judgment

My neighbor invited me to go paddleboarding and I said yes but I have never done it before and I am convinced I will embarrass myself completely.

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More people experience this than they realize.

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We choose the safety of isolation over the risk of being seen as imperfect by someone who might not care about our imperfections.

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If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.