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Natalie Watkins, M.Sc

Natalie Watkins writes about socializing for SocialPro. She holds a B.A. in Experimental Psychology from the University of Oxford, an M.S.c. in Cognitive and Clinical Neuroscience from the University of London, and is currently in her final year of an MSc in Integrative Counselling at the University of Northampton.
How To Talk To Someone With Depression (& What Not to Say)

How To Talk To Someone With Depression (& What Not to Say)

May 16, 2022 Natalie Watkins, M.Sc

Depression is an incredibly common mental illness. Approximately 20% of adults worldwide will experience depression at some point in their life.[1] Someone in your life will most likely develop depression, … Read more

How to Be More Self-Aware (With Simple Examples)

How to Be More Self-Aware (With Simple Examples)

May 5, 2022 Natalie Watkins, M.Sc

We all know someone who lacks self-awareness. They have an unrealistic impression of their own strengths and weaknesses and don’t realize how they come across to others. We care about … Read more

Emotional Contagion: What It Is and How to Manage It

Emotional Contagion: What It Is and How to Manage It

April 28, 2022 Natalie Watkins, M.Sc

If you’ve ever found yourself “catching” someone else’s bad mood or found yourself smiling at a friend’s obvious good mood, you’ve experienced something known in psychology as emotional contagion. In … Read more

Friends Who Don’t Text Back: Reasons Why And What to Do

Friends Who Don’t Text Back: Reasons Why And What to Do

April 26, 2022 Natalie Watkins, M.Sc

Mobile phones make it simple to stay in contact with people we care about. It’s easy to just drop someone a quick text to let them know that you’re thinking … Read more

15 Ways To Avoid Small Talk (And Have a Real Conversation)

15 Ways To Avoid Small Talk (And Have a Real Conversation)

February 10, 2022 Natalie Watkins, M.Sc

Disliking small talk is probably the no. 1 complaint we hear from our readers. It’s not surprising. No-one really wants to talk about the weather or the traffic over and … Read more

Body Neutrality: What It Is, How to Practice & Examples

Body Neutrality: What It Is, How to Practice & Examples

February 9, 2022 Natalie Watkins, M.Sc

The relationship we have with our bodies can be one of the most important relationships in our lives. It’s certainly the longest-lasting. Unfortunately, many of us have uncomfortable or even … Read more

How to Improve Your Social Health (17 Tips With Examples)

How to Improve Your Social Health (17 Tips With Examples)

February 14, 2022February 7, 2022 Natalie Watkins, M.ScLast updated February 14, 2022

We’re all used to being told that we need to improve our physical health, and we’re becoming increasingly accustomed to talking about our mental health. But what about our social … Read more

How To Keep A Conversation Going With A Girl (For Guys)

How To Keep A Conversation Going With A Girl (For Guys)

February 4, 2022 Natalie Watkins, M.Sc

Making conversation can be challenging, and it’s even worse if you’re talking to an attractive girl. You might be worried about making mistakes, looking bad, or making her feel uncomfortable. … Read more

How To Improve Your Social Awareness (With Examples)

How To Improve Your Social Awareness (With Examples)

February 11, 2022February 2, 2022 Natalie Watkins, M.ScLast updated February 11, 2022

We’ve all had times when we’ve misread a social situation or misjudged how someone else will react to something. For some, these are rare occurrences, but others feel that they … Read more

How to Tell Someone You Love Them (For the First Time)

How to Tell Someone You Love Them (For the First Time)

January 19, 2022 Natalie Watkins, M.Sc

Is there anything scarier than trying to tell someone you love them? Many people would prefer to face snakes Indiana Jones-style than risk saying those three little words aloud. It … Read more

How to Talk to a Guy You Like (Even if You Feel Awkward)

How to Talk to a Guy You Like (Even if You Feel Awkward)

May 2, 2022January 10, 2022 Natalie Watkins, M.ScLast updated May 2, 2022

Talking to strangers can be a challenge at the best of times. Talking to a guy you like is often much more intimidating, but it doesn’t have to be. Here … Read more

What Are Social Skills? (Definition, Examples & Importance)

What Are Social Skills? (Definition, Examples & Importance)

February 7, 2022January 7, 2022 Viktor Sander B.Sc., B.A. and Natalie Watkins, M.ScLast updated February 7, 2022

You’ve probably read loads of articles about how important social skills are. It can be difficult to improve social skills when you don’t really understand exactly what they are and … Read more

How To Be More Present And Mindful In Conversations

How To Be More Present And Mindful In Conversations

January 6, 2022 David A. Morin and Natalie Watkins, M.Sc

Having great conversations is about making the other person feel interesting and important. Being more present and mindful in your conversations shows you are interested in others. It can also … Read more

How to Give Sincere Compliments (& Make Others Feel Great)

How to Give Sincere Compliments (& Make Others Feel Great)

January 5, 2022 Natalie Watkins, M.Sc

Giving someone a sincere compliment can really make their day. It can leave them feeling more confident, capable, and enthusiastic. Giving a great compliment isn’t always easy to get right, … Read more

How to Build Confidence (Even if You’re Shy or Uncertain)

How to Build Confidence (Even if You’re Shy or Uncertain)

January 12, 2022December 17, 2021 Natalie Watkins, M.Sc and David A. MorinLast updated January 12, 2022

If you struggle with self-confidence, it can be difficult to try new things or make new friends. It can become a vicious cycle, where low confidence makes it hard to … Read more

How To Express Emotions In A Healthy Way

How To Express Emotions In A Healthy Way

January 27, 2022November 25, 2021 Natalie Watkins, M.ScLast updated January 27, 2022

Being able to express our emotions in a healthy and constructive way is essential to all of our relationships. It can also be a huge factor in how we take … Read more

How to Be More Charming (& Have Others Love Your Company)

How to Be More Charming (& Have Others Love Your Company)

May 9, 2022October 28, 2021 Natalie Watkins, M.ScLast updated May 9, 2022

“I feel like I’m not charming, and I alienate people. I want to be a charming person who everyone wants to be with.” Most of us probably know someone who … Read more

How To Be More Charismatic (And Become Naturally Magnetic)

How To Be More Charismatic (And Become Naturally Magnetic)

October 13, 2021 Natalie Watkins, M.Sc

“I try to take part in social events, but I have no charisma whatsoever. I always feel smaller than I really am and almost never manage to get heard in … Read more

Are You Losing Respect For a Friend? Why & What to Do

Are You Losing Respect For a Friend? Why & What to Do

October 5, 2021 Natalie Watkins, M.Sc

Realizing that you’ve lost respect for a friend can be a shock. Sometimes, it happens suddenly as a result of something they say or do. Other times, it can be … Read more

How to Stop Someone From Interrupting (Polite & Assertive)

How to Stop Someone From Interrupting (Polite & Assertive)

October 7, 2021September 24, 2021 Natalie Watkins, M.ScLast updated October 7, 2021

Being interrupted can make you feel disrespected and belittled. You may wonder whether the other person really cares about what you have to say at all. Even if you understand … Read more

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