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Episode 2 – Getting Social Beyond Social Media
People are losing face-to-face contact. There is homeschooling, working from home, solo entrepreneurs, single parenting, and much more. Distance over the internet makes people bold; they feel comfortable behind electronics. Interacting face-to-face makes shy people feel more uncomfortable, and they are not forced to socialize.
How do you get social away from the phone?
Recap:
- Go face-to-face with others and put the phone away.
- Go to the same place and time every week, and you may see the same people and make a connection.
- Start going to meetup groups.
Patti’s view:
- Stretch out of your comfort zone.
- People cut themselves off from social opportunities before they even get there.
Strategy: Pick a place and go once a week. Get past the “what if” of past fear of rejection. Sometimes, you may never know who you may meet by taking a chance. Take the risk and leave the what-ifs behind. The most fun times have been talking to strangers about the weirdest things!
Angela’s view:
Connecting to your heart and writing exercise.
What do you want to experience socially?
- Not everyone wants romance.
- If someone invites you to go somewhere. Say yes.
- Find people with the same interests as you.
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