Hi everyone,
So I have been attending some social events recently to hopefully make some new friends. The problem is I always feel so much pressure to speak that I end up being so nervous and not enjoying myself at the events. I don't know how to handle social situations!
Does anyone have any advice about socializing? I always feel like I'm doing the wrong thing and being awkward.
Hi Beech474
Great that you’ve been attending social events recently it’s easier said than done so good for you.
I would say try not to put yourself under too much pressure because most people like to talk about themselves and they love a good listener. So just observe and listen and when you feel comfortable give short responses.
I try to remember too that we do not appear to others how we have ourselves in our own mind, thank goodness they usually see a much better version of us. (The real one that’s so hard for us to see sometimes)
Hi Beech474
Great that you’ve been attending social events recently it’s easier said than done so good for you.
I would say try not to put yourself under too much pressure because most people like to talk about themselves and they love a good listener. So just observe and listen and when you feel comfortable give short responses.
I try to remember too that we do not appear to others how we have ourselves in our own mind, thank goodness they usually see a much better version of us. (The real one that’s so hard for us to see sometimes)
