I learned a really good technique for getting out of your head in social situations recently, and it's been a huge help. Especially if you've got any issues with social anxiety.
When you notice you're getting too caught up in your own head, naturally you start trying to reasonably calm down, telling yourself things you know are true like nobody is really paying attention to you, this isn't even a big deal, even if you do something stupid nobody will remember for long, etc. The problem with that is you're trying to be rational with irrational thoughts, trying to outsmart unreasonable emotions. You're also trying to get out of your head by getting deeper into your head. This is why that hardly works, if at all.
Instead, start intently focusing on the world outside you. Look at your surroundings and really see them. Look at what color they are and think about that color for a moment. See the textures, and the way things move in the wind. Don't just look at things though, use all your senses. Really smell the air around you, actually process it on a conscious level. Listen to your environment, pick up on all the little noises. Feel physically, the texture of your clothes on your body, your weight on your feet. If you're around other people you probably shouldn't just start rubbing things around you, for obvious reasons, but if you're alone and struggling with anxiety that may help.
To get out of your head, you've gotta get into the world around you. In a social situation, also really pay attention to whoever you're talking to. So often conversations are just thinly veiled narcissism where everyone is waiting their turn to talk about themselves. All you have to do to be a good conversationalist is actually listen and give a shit about what people are saying. Think about it, and talk about them with them. Don't just wait for your turn to speak, agonizing over exact phrasing and how they might respond and what you'd say next etc etc. Just listen, actually really listen and people will enjoy talking to you.
>>4451
Wherever You Go, There You Are is a good one.