This was one of my "scariest" challenges I've ever done. (Ps. This was pre-c0v1d) Funny enough, it was one of the most pivotal challenges I've done that helped me in my speech journey. Holding the free hugs sign with Noone coming to me.. I felt completely naked. Completely vulnerable. It was totally up to others judgements based on if they came and hugged me. "What if I just stand there for minutes and Noone stops?? How embarrassing that would be!" This thought held me back. Until I did it. Proved that thought wrong. And even at the beginning, it took about 45 seconds until someone stopped. It was painful but I realized it doesn't matter. Then people started pouring in. And I felt so amazing for completing this challenge. Lesson of this: stop caring so much about what others think of you. Your anxiety is lying to you. Do what you want. Live fully ❤