We got over itwine helpsbut its a reminder of how the past year affected our behavioral skills.
Like, were supposed to hang out?
In the same space?
After a year of sweatpants and global turmoil?
If the thought of post-pandemic conversations make you uneasy, youre not alone.
Basically, warming up your social muscles allows you to ease back into social interactions through simple everyday exercises.
Harville Hendrix, PhD, is an internationally-respected couple’s therapist, educator, speaker, and New York Times bestselling author.
And before we begin, it helps to acknowledge what you want to work on.
How to be less socially awkward around people as the pandemic ends
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Create time boundaries around these conversations to honor your time and space.
Small, casual interactions are a great way to practice socializing again before youre faced with larger social situations.
Focusing on listening skills
We all know thatvideo chattinghas made listening to others more complicated.
So hone in your listening skills in the meantime.
Then, rehearse, rehearse, rehearse!
Think about how you will answer the questions how are you?
and what have you been up to?
Harville Hendrix, PhD, is an internationally-respected couple’s therapist, educator, speaker, and New York Times bestselling author.
in a way that encourages meaningful conversation, says Dr. Hunt.
Take a brief moment to validate your friend by saying that makes sense.
you could talk about a new hobby or skill you may have picked up over the last year.
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