Want to be more social?
So many professional people I know are struggling with this issue but have no idea where to begin.
Most people meet by striking up a conversation with a friendly stranger. Not sitting on a couch in front of the TV, hanging out with people they already know, sprinting from one commitment to the next, walking around glued to their phone like a Linus security blanket or constantly wearing headphones and shutting the world out. Sorry. Meeting people either new friends or potential mates requires being out, being present, openness, some demonstration of friendliness or at least being approachable.
Check out your behaviors. How are you doing?
This is not to judge yourself for yet another thing, it’s to become aware of behaviors you may want to correct so that you can then correct them. It’s empowering and the only way you can change and grow.
I get it, I suffered from crippling shyness for most of my life and walked around briskly, looking at the ground. It was so bad, people even called me out on it. I’ve gotten over my social anxiety for the most part and have become more social, and if I can do it, so can you. But to become more social I had to stretch my comfort zone a bit.
I invite you to start making eye contact and saying hello to people in places you already go, waiting in line at the coffee shop or store, passing people on your daily walk. Slow down a bit, at least enough to notice and take in your surroundings. Sending out a friendly approachable vibe will soon become second nature to you and meeting interesting new people is sure to follow.
That’s what it’s all about. That and the Hokey Pokey.
Stay well.
You can book a free Discovery Call with me here. I can help you free yourself from the cage of shyness and start living your life fully. What do you have to lose?