Power of Socializing: Strategies for Meaningful Connections - Step 2

How to socialize even if you don't typically enjoy doing so.

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“I am because we are; we are because I am." - African Proverb

Some studies say that being lonely for longer periods of time is equally harmful as smoking a pack of cigarettes a day. 

I know I said that you won’t have to leave your cozy house, but whether you like it or not, social connection plays a huge role in enhancing your well-being.

Even random encounters may lift your mood. It’s proven that doing the same things with someone you like makes it better. The significance of social interaction can't be underestimated.

Next time you find yourself on the bus or in line at the coffee shop, consider striking up a bit of small talk. It may feel uncomfortable, but as social beings, even those who enjoy being alone (myself included), we benefit from social interactions. 

I decided to try this approach when I was reading a book about charisma. 

I was so hyped to put into practice what I just learned. While it was pretty scary to start a conversation with a complete stranger, I did observe a change in my mood. It's amazing how even a brief connection can influence your entire day. How a pleasant conversation with someone you just met and never will again can make you feel better.

After all, it's ingrained in our nature. Thousands of years ago, living alone was practically impossible. Now when you can order groceries straight to your door, you don’t have to go out, but you still need to. Even those small, meaningless daily conversations - exchanging a few words with someone you will never see again