Turn Social Anxiety Into a Game (and Win)
Social anxiety is discouraging.
It holds us back from opportunities, makes us afraid of looking weird, and blinds us to how far we’ve come.
But here’s the twist. Many people spend hours on something that’s unpaid, unprompted, and sometimes costs money.
Games.
Fun is infinitely motivating. Building confidence can be like that too. You just need to know how to play.
Turn Anxiety Into a Challenge
Anxiety is your chance to win. Here’s how to play.
- Log. Write down what made you anxious.
- Pick. Choose one doable challenge. [List below]
- Bank. Add 5 points to the challenge bank each time you feel that anxiety. Bigger fears = bigger rewards
| Challenge | Easy | Medium | Hard |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharing Things | Mention it | Share a small part | Share in depth |
| Voicing Concerns | Ask about intent | Voice partial concern | Voice full concern |
| Starting Convo | Say hello | Ask about their day | Ask personal question |
| Public Speaking | Say a sentence / question | Talk for 15–30s | Deliver full talk |
| Social Events | Go for 30 mins | Join a convo | Speak to 3 people |
Beat Anxiety. Replay Wins. Stay Encouraged
Beat anxiety to win. Replay wins to stay encouraged.
- Earn. Face the challenge, claim points, subtract 5 from the bank
- Capture. Write down what you did & why it mattered. Lock in your win
- Replay. Replay your wins often. Morning. Night. When you’re anxious.
Level Up Your Confidence
Level up by facing fears + tackling bigger challenges.
Level Thresholds (Cumulative):
- Level 1 → 50 pts
- Level 2 → 150 pts (at least 1 challenge with 15+ points)
- Level 3 → 300 pts (at least 1 challenge with 25+ points)
- Level 4 → 500 pts (at least 2 challenges with 35+ points)
- Level 5 → 750 pts (at least 3 challenges with 50+ points)
When you hit a new level, what once felt impossible will now feel easier. Don’t forget to celebrate :)
Your Turn
You don’t have to play this game on paper. That’s why I built Roadmap—a real-life confidence game.It’s everything you just read, but easier (and more fun).
That’s it! Anxiety is discouraging, but fun is infinitely motivating. Building confidence can be that way too. Now you know how to play.
Love,
-T.O
