Do you dread social events? With Social Media, it's easy to 'hide' behind a computer screen yet feel connected to your friends and family. It involves no physical connection with us - which can be good and bad. But mostly bad. So much can get lost in translation during an electronic conversation. There is no true connection with those you 'chat' with.
We all need socialization. Human are meant to be social creatures. Social connections are good for the soul. Networking is good for our careers. Yet, socialization can induce anxiety in some people. I know plenty of 'hermits' who dread socializing and some who have downright fear of it.
The next time you need to head out to a social event, give yourself a pep talk. Tell yourself, "people are going to enjoy being around me!" Repeat this mantra to yourself.
It has been proven that if you imagine that the people you're about to socialize with like you, (friends, family and strangers alike) they will, in fact, actually like you better!
Anticipating being accepted makes you automatically warmer and more likeable, making others want to be around you!
So go socialize and know that people will like you!!! Have fun. It's what life is all about!
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