Symptom & Outcome Matrix - Anxiety, worry or stress
Most people know what they’re struggling with… but they don’t know why it’s happening or how to shift it in a way that actually sticks. Enter the Symptom & Outcome Matrix. It’s a simple way to map out three things: 1. What you’re experiencing right now 2. Where you can get to — and what that would actually feel like 3. How to start moving towards inner peace in a practical, grounded way No fluff. No vague affirmations. No “just be confident” nonsense. Just clarity. Pattern → Insight → Next step. And this week's example is one that hits a lot of people quietly: Social anxiety that looks like avoidance. Not because you’re shy. Not because you’re “awkward.” But because a part of you learned that relationships = risk. It shows up as: • Overthinking every interaction • Leaving events replaying everything you said • Feeling like you need to “perform” • Avoiding networking, calls, or group settings • Shrinking yourself because you’re convinced you’re not “enough” If that’s you, this Matrix breaks it down into: - the real root, - the outcome you never thought was possible, - and four small steps you can start taking today to move towards inner peace. Because this isn’t about becoming more confident. It’s about feeling safer inside yourself so confidence becomes a byproduct. If this resonates, even a little, let me know: Which part of this shows up most for you right now? Or: Which social situation triggers that ‘not enough’ feeling the quickest? I’m curious to hear what lands. The comments on these are always where the best conversations happen.