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Are you Socially Awkward?

 Many of us feel socially awkward in public. With that constant feeling of anxiety, nervousness, and fumbling to say the right words or crack the right jokes at the right time it takes a lot to interact with people in a social environment. As I go from being a Couch Potato to being a more active person I realize that I have become socially awkward. I believe this happened because I was living the same routine for years ( I go to work back home and then to bed) now that trying I'm trying to live a more active lifestyle I realize I have become socially awkward. Social situations, especially when meeting new people, can be awkward. You may worry about saying the wrong thing, or say nothing at all while you overthink about saying the wrong thing. There might be some awkward laughing and uncomfortable silence. Social anxiety disorder is an intense, persistent fear of being watched and judged by others. This fear can affect work, school, and other daily activities. It can even make it hard to make and keep friends. 


Signs of social awkwardness 

When you’re in a social situation, social awkwardness may mean that you are:

  • Fidgeting
  • Sweating
  • Having difficulty talking
  • Feeling self-conscious
  • Avoiding eye contact
  • Unable to read body language
  • Feeling anxious

How to Not Be Socially Awkward

It is possible to live a full and meaningful life while dealing with social awkwardness. It’s even possible to cope with and, in some cases, reduce social awkwardness. Instead of self-doubting yourself in a social gathering, it’s best to do a little homework and practice social interaction with people. After all, there is nothing in this world that you cannot learn! This may require practice in mindfulness, social situations, and even time spent with a therapist. You need courage, motivation, and positive thoughts to face your fears. 

Here are tips on how to be less socially awkward:

  • Practice social interactions: it can help to role-play and practice conversations so you know how to communicate and navigate a social exchange
  • Face it head-on: don’t try to run or avoid it; rather, try to recognize it and take steps to prevent it or address it at the moment
  • Stay present in social scenarios: try mindfulness tricks to help you stay grounded, present, and focused on what is happening around you
  • Remember it happens to everyone: remember, you’re not alone and everyone feels awkward from time to time
  • Allow yourself to feel embarrassment: dealing with embarrassment is part of the human experience, and learning to cope will give you the strength and drive to address what you can
  • Focus on yourself: emotions are fleeting, so try to stay focused on yourself and not others’ perceptions of you
  • Bring along a friend: bringing a friend to social gatherings can help you comfortably practice and troubleshoot any issues you may be dealing with
  • Talk to a therapist: talking to a therapist is another way to learn skills that may help you deal with underlying issues

How to Practice Social Skills

The good news is that many people are experiencing the exact same things as you right now. That means that our social awkwardness is a collective experience we can relate to and commiserate with as we are going through it together. Socializing is a skill, just like playing the piano or learning to cook. It takes practice, and many people who are good at it only got that way by enduring lots and lots of failure. The more you practice striking up conversations with people, the easier it will become over time. 

If you are concerned about practicing your social skills, you might try to:

  • Maintain communication with other people even if it feels awkward.
  • Embrace being awkward instead of fighting against it by mentioning the elephant in the room. Make jokes about the situation.
  • Practice your listening skills by asking open-ended questions and paying attention to what is said
  • Start out with situations that feel safer to you.
  • Make being friendly the most important thing, since everyone is feeling some degree of awkwardness and could use your support and lightheartedness 

How Therapy Can Help.

Therapy is a great way to learn how to deal with social awkwardness, especially if you’re feeling anxious or depressed about your experiences. It teaches you how to cope with uncomfortable situations and uncover issues that may be contributing to awkwardness in the first place, such as social anxiety.

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