How To Speak Fluently (If Your Words Don’t Come Out Right)
Do you struggle with speaking clearly? Do your words come out wrong, jumbled, or do you feel like you can’t think of words when speaking? If so, you aren’t alone. … Read more
Hailey Shafir, M.Ed, LCMHCS, LCAS, CCS
How To Be Yourself (15 Practical Tips)
Being yourself involves both knowing and showing who you are. The first step to being yourself is to learn more about yourself and get more in touch with your feelings, … Read more
How to Overcome Texting Anxiety (If Texts Stress You Out)
While cell phones can make your life easier and more entertaining, they can also become a source of stress. According to an APA report in 2017, people who constantly checked … Read more
What To Do If People Stress You Out
If you feel like most of your stress is caused by others, interacting with people can feel frustrating, exhausting, and difficult. After several negative interactions, you might dread interactions or … Read more
Feeling Disconnected From Friends? Reasons And Solutions
“Recently, I’ve been feeling distant from my friends. I still see them sometimes, but it doesn’t feel like we are as close as we used to be. What can I … Read more
How To Be More Authentic And Genuine
People love to give advice like, “Just be yourself,” but you might wonder what that really means. What if you don’t know how to be yourself? How can you not … Read more
How to Approach People and Make Friends
“I’ve always been shy and introverted, so it’s really hard for me to just walk up to someone and start a conversation. I just moved to a new city, and … Read more
How To Talk In Groups (And Participate In Group Conversations)
“I can have one-on-one conversations, but every time I try to join a group conversation, I can’t seem to get a word in edgewise. How can I join a group … Read more
“Why Are You So Quiet?” 10 Things To Respond
“I hate when people ask me why I’m so quiet, but it happens all the time. Why do people ask me this? Is being quiet rude? How should I respond … Read more
What To Do If People Misunderstand You
“I feel like other people have an image of me that’s totally different from who I really am. Maybe it’s because I’m quiet, but even when I open up, it … Read more
How To Stop Trying Too Hard (To Be Liked, Cool Or Funny)
“It’s difficult for me to be myself around other people, and I usually feel like I’m faking or forcing it. I try really hard to fit in, but it doesn’t … Read more
10 Ways To Ask Someone To Hang Out (Without Being Awkward)
“I’m trying to make some new friends but finding it really difficult. I don’t know how to invite someone to hang out without being awkward, and I’m worried I will … Read more
How To Socialize With Coworkers At Work
“People at my job are really friendly with each other and spend a lot of time socializing. Because I’m an introvert, I don’t always feel like socializing at work, and … Read more
How to Get Better at Talking to People (And Know What to Say)
“Most of my conversations feel forced. I usually end up sticking to small talk or giving one-word answers. I don’t want people to think I’m antisocial, but I’m so afraid … Read more
Wish You Had a Best Friend? Here’s How to Get One
“I have a lot of acquaintances who I get along well with but no one I feel really close to. I wish I had at least one person I could … Read more
19 Ways to Attract Friends and Be a People Magnet
You might know someone who seems to make friends wherever they go. It might seem like they have a magnetic power that magically attracts people to them, but this probably … Read more
Do Your Conversations Feel Forced? Here’s What to Do
“I try to spark up conversations with people at work, but it always feels forced. It’s so awkward that I dread bumping into people in the hallway or making small … Read more
What to Do If You Have Nothing in Common With Anyone
It’s easiest to form relationships with people we have things in common with, so being different can feel like a bad thing. You might feel different because of where you … Read more
What to Do if Your Mind Goes Blank During Conversations
“Sometimes when I’m talking to someone, I just freeze. I lose track of the conversation, my mind goes blank and I have no idea what to say. I either end … Read more