A blog for solo female travelers with social anxiety
A blog for solo female travelers with social anxiety
hi i'm shy girl
copywriter. traveler. girl with crippling social anxiety.
Life is supposed to have meaning, purpose, and an end goal. But, at 27, I realized that mine was far from figured out. Some of my friends were engaged, pregnant, buying homes in the suburbs with their nice, clean-cut partners. Some were thriving in their careers, girlbossing their way to the top. And me? I was a copywriter at a huge agency in Toronto... until I wasn't. The minute I was laid off, I suddenly found myself completely unsure of who I was, and what I was doing with my life.
So, I decided to try something different. I became the girl who travels.
It's been a few months since I started my journey - and let me tell you, it's been FAR from easy. But all the tough moments, emotional breakdowns, and anxiety attacks have been worth it. And I'm here to spill everything I learned on my journey, to help make yours a little easier.
Let's get to know each other
my favourite travel spot:
Israel! I haven't traveled much, but I feel truly connected to this country - so much so, that I recently decided to move here permanently.
my biggest anxiety triggers are:
It might sound weird but... buying things stresses me out. Especially in small stores and boutiques, where people can watch me. So. Much. Anxiety!
my next anxiety micro-goal:
I want to go to a bar alone. It's been on my to-do list - but I still haven't mustered up the courage. I know that it'll probably go well - but still! It makes me anxious.
