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People tend to overestimate how much others think about them (spotlight effect). Everyone’s less focused on you than you think.

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We assume our mistakes and awkward moments are highly noticeable, but others are usually focused on themselves. Recognizing this reduces social anxiety and self-consciousness for many people.

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