As COVID regulations ease, your social calendar may be filling up.
If that makes you nervous, learn tips for how to be confident socially.
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4 tips for how to be confident socially, according to psychologists
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Harville Hendrix, PhD, is an internationally-respected couple’s therapist, educator, speaker, and New York Times bestselling author.
Work your way up to large gatherings and ease into things to avoid panic over social events.
Work your way up to large gatherings and ease into things to avoid panic over social events.
If you are uncomfortable, you might leave, says Dr. Hendrix.
If you dont want to be around people you dont know, say something.
Go in curious, and ask questions
Why is that?
Because if youre feeling self-conscious in a social situation, asking questions to others takes the spotlight off you.
Make it a point to ask questions and mirror the person, says Dr. Hendrix.
Show genuine interest in what they are saying without turning it around to focus on yourself.
Overall, this makes you a more interesting and engaging conversationalist, leading to better social interactions.
Harville Hendrix, PhD, is an internationally-respected couple’s therapist, educator, speaker, and New York Times bestselling author.
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