Someone here posted this article a while back which inspired me to be more conscious of myself as a figure in the lives of people I know. I'm curious if anyone has any other resources about related topics.
Personal rant: For a very long time I was a fairly outgoing and highly social person but since I’ve entered the work world (remote the majority of the time) I’ve noticed myself just becoming wayyyyy worse at personal interactions (lack of things to say, getting distracted in conversation, just generally becoming more antisocial/intimidated by talking to people). As part of a communist plot to make myself a better person, I’m trying to redevelop myself socially.
I plan on getting more involved in socialist orgs this summer, so there is an organizing advantage to improving in this respect too.
Figured I would ask here because I fear I would just get “read how to win friends and influence people" (I actually did read this at one point in early high school lol) or weird PUA-type social manipulation tips from many other places.
Thanks, gang!
As we all know the best way to become sociable is to read books alone in your room like a nerd :very-smart:
Take it from a socially challenged introverted dork: what you really need is practice, in a safe setting where you can make mistakes and get intelligent feedback on it. For me that came in the form of group social skills coaching over Zoom. Helped me immensely in seeing my real nasty spots and grind them away. I'm happier now. Still socially anxious but for more able to be at ease with people in a quiet setting.