To stop blushing and boost your confidence, start by understanding what triggers your fear of being in a social situation. When you experience the uncomfortable feeling of blushing, try to imagine the situation as if you were not there and then repeat to yourself, "Calm, Relax." You should keep in mind that you are not going to blush when you are relaxed and calm. To stop blushing, practice maintaining eye contact, holding your breath, and listening intently.
Next, understand that blushing is caused by your subconscious. It can be changed by identifying the exact scenario that makes you blush. For example, if you think of a red rose, you should imagine a cool, calm face instead. This can re-program your subconscious mind to view you as cool and confident instead of flushed. This means that when you are at an event, instead of blushing, you'll be cool and composed.
Next, you should take note of your beliefs. You might know that these beliefs aren't rational, but you still react to them. So what? You must be able to see why these beliefs affect you. By identifying the source of your unconscious beliefs, you can begin to work on them and stop blushing in its tracks. If you don't care, you will become more relaxed and less likely to blush.
In addition to identifying the underlying causes of blushing, you can begin to learn how to break the cycle and focus attention outside of yourself. One treatment method is called task concentration training. It is based on the principle that people who blush are too self-conscious during social interactions. During such situations, they focus too much on their own emotions, physical appearance, and level of activation. This is a dangerous habit because it makes you feel even more self-conscious.
After understanding the causes of blushing, you can work to stop blushing by developing a hobby. For women, this can be wearing make up. For men, wearing high-collar shirts can help cover their necks. Taking the time to focus on something positive can also help. Eventually, the symptoms of blushing will disappear, and you will feel much more confident in social situations.
To stop blushing and improve your confidence, exercise can help reduce stress levels. Exercising helps regulate the blood flow to the face and helps reduce the amount of stress the body experiences. Another way to curb blushing is to think of situations in which you'll have to face a crowd. By smiling, you trick the body into believing that you're less stressed than you are. A 2012 study found that people who smiled during a stressful task experienced lower heartbeats and overall feeling better than those who had neutral faces.
Learning to accept your blushing behavior can help you feel more confident. People don't notice when you're blushing, as they're distracted by other things in conversation. People may be reading your facial expressions and not noticing the blush. If you don't feel comfortable being in public situations, you may have a hard time finding friends and colleagues. You may need to ask for help from a psychologist or therapist.