1 - Change Cities
Feel bored living in a small town or stressed out by the big city? Consider getting out of your town and into another that's different from yours. It doesn't even have to be for good; just take a day trip. You'll feel a lot better and want to have some social encounters.
Of course, if you want to have some real life change, go ahead and move to another city. When you live in one place for a long time, it can lead to you forming certain social behavior - how you interact with friends, acquaintances and colleagues. Moving to another city is the perfect opportunity to adjust your social behavior and image to a way that you would like.
It's been noted that more singles live in the city. If you're single living in a small town, you probably have more married friends. You're likely to feel like an outsider. If you move to a bigger city, you can blend in with the rest of the single folks. There are all kinds of cities and towns to move to if you want to join the single life.
2 - Hold Regular Parties
If you're rarely invited to parties, consider holding your own. With this approach, you can make a bunch of friends in no time. After all, any person that comes to the party will want to get to know the host. You don't have to have a reason to throw a party. Just do it!
3 - Board Role-Playing Games
For nearly half a year, I played board games based on the Dungeons & Dragons rule set. Why is this so important? It's time that you spend with other folks. The so-called Dungeon Master assigns each of you a role - archer, wizard, warrior, etc. The Dungeon Master then leads you through the fantasy world on some quest.
There's also a card game called Magic: The Gathering. I was a bit lazy though to figure out the game's rules. Despite that though, it's very popular around the world. In fact, Magic: The Gathering tournaments are held regularly - you play against other players.
If you want experience with the ladies, then this isn't the route you need to take. Very few women play fantasy board games. However, if you want improve your social skills then you should really consider this option.
4 - Join A Barman School/Class
Why not become an expert in mixing drinks and cocktails? You can amuse folks with the skills you learn. Get a job as a barman, as one of the primary job duties is talking with folks.
5 - Do Standup Comedy
All introverted folks have a great sense of humor. So, be sure you checkout the standup comedy club in your area and join it.
If you're anxious about getting up on stage, write a humoristic speech for somebody who already enjoys the limelight and give it to them. If they use it for their performance and it gets rave reviews, you may be asked to write more. Other folks may see this and ask you for some writing.
When you do this, you become acquainted with artistic, funny folks who lead a rich social life. When this happens, you will get one too.
6 - Travel
I never really thought of travel has being a great way in getting a social life. I always looked at it as a money-wasting activity that you only feel tired from when you finally go back home. Granted, I don't mind sightseeing but the price is just too high from my point of view.
Of course, traveling is a much more complex activity than I originally thought. If I were to apply an iceberg analogy here, I just saw an upper piece of it but no underwater part.
Still, I am under the impression that traveling as a tourist is just boring and expensive. I recommend that you go to another country as an intern.
Do you spend time reading about faraway lands in books but never go far away from home? Don't you think it's time to do something about that?
7 - Connect With In Country and Out Of Country Relatives
Along with number eight, consider visiting relatives you have in the country and out of the country.
8 - Attend English breakfasts
English breakfast is an event organized for non-native speakers who want to improve their English language skills. The meeting's host invites a native speaker and sets a topic for people to discuss... in English. These meetings are generally held in some café. It's usually not very big - between 5 and 10 folks. The price is generally low; sometimes even free of charge.
There may also be other language breakfasts held. Be sure to search the Web for any organized in your area. If you're a native speaker, consider contacting the host and offer your candidacy. If you're not, sign up for the next breakfast and go to it.
9 - Get Married
Your social life may evolve if you get hitched. After all, your spouse is likely to have friends and you'll soon get to know other married couples in your area.
Feel bored living in a small town or stressed out by the big city? Consider getting out of your town and into another that's different from yours. It doesn't even have to be for good; just take a day trip. You'll feel a lot better and want to have some social encounters.
Of course, if you want to have some real life change, go ahead and move to another city. When you live in one place for a long time, it can lead to you forming certain social behavior - how you interact with friends, acquaintances and colleagues. Moving to another city is the perfect opportunity to adjust your social behavior and image to a way that you would like.
It's been noted that more singles live in the city. If you're single living in a small town, you probably have more married friends. You're likely to feel like an outsider. If you move to a bigger city, you can blend in with the rest of the single folks. There are all kinds of cities and towns to move to if you want to join the single life.
2 - Hold Regular Parties
If you're rarely invited to parties, consider holding your own. With this approach, you can make a bunch of friends in no time. After all, any person that comes to the party will want to get to know the host. You don't have to have a reason to throw a party. Just do it!
3 - Board Role-Playing Games
For nearly half a year, I played board games based on the Dungeons & Dragons rule set. Why is this so important? It's time that you spend with other folks. The so-called Dungeon Master assigns each of you a role - archer, wizard, warrior, etc. The Dungeon Master then leads you through the fantasy world on some quest.
There's also a card game called Magic: The Gathering. I was a bit lazy though to figure out the game's rules. Despite that though, it's very popular around the world. In fact, Magic: The Gathering tournaments are held regularly - you play against other players.
If you want experience with the ladies, then this isn't the route you need to take. Very few women play fantasy board games. However, if you want improve your social skills then you should really consider this option.
4 - Join A Barman School/Class
Why not become an expert in mixing drinks and cocktails? You can amuse folks with the skills you learn. Get a job as a barman, as one of the primary job duties is talking with folks.
5 - Do Standup Comedy
All introverted folks have a great sense of humor. So, be sure you checkout the standup comedy club in your area and join it.
If you're anxious about getting up on stage, write a humoristic speech for somebody who already enjoys the limelight and give it to them. If they use it for their performance and it gets rave reviews, you may be asked to write more. Other folks may see this and ask you for some writing.
When you do this, you become acquainted with artistic, funny folks who lead a rich social life. When this happens, you will get one too.
6 - Travel
I never really thought of travel has being a great way in getting a social life. I always looked at it as a money-wasting activity that you only feel tired from when you finally go back home. Granted, I don't mind sightseeing but the price is just too high from my point of view.
Of course, traveling is a much more complex activity than I originally thought. If I were to apply an iceberg analogy here, I just saw an upper piece of it but no underwater part.
Still, I am under the impression that traveling as a tourist is just boring and expensive. I recommend that you go to another country as an intern.
Do you spend time reading about faraway lands in books but never go far away from home? Don't you think it's time to do something about that?
7 - Connect With In Country and Out Of Country Relatives
Along with number eight, consider visiting relatives you have in the country and out of the country.
8 - Attend English breakfasts
English breakfast is an event organized for non-native speakers who want to improve their English language skills. The meeting's host invites a native speaker and sets a topic for people to discuss... in English. These meetings are generally held in some café. It's usually not very big - between 5 and 10 folks. The price is generally low; sometimes even free of charge.
There may also be other language breakfasts held. Be sure to search the Web for any organized in your area. If you're a native speaker, consider contacting the host and offer your candidacy. If you're not, sign up for the next breakfast and go to it.
9 - Get Married
Your social life may evolve if you get hitched. After all, your spouse is likely to have friends and you'll soon get to know other married couples in your area.
About the Author: Alex is an average 27-year-old guy who shares
his experience on overcoming social anxiety, dealing with shyness,
getting a social life and improving social skills at his web-site sociableintrovert.com
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