17 Tips to Deal With Awkward and Embarrassing Situations
Awkward situations are the mainstay of many sitcoms and about half of my teenage experiences. It’s not possible to avoid them completely, so it’s helpful to have strategies to help … Read more
Natalie Watkins, M.Sc
How To Not Be Arrogant (But Still be Confident)
Lots of people unintentionally come across as arrogant. Some are naturally shy people who are trying to appear confident. Others have bullet-proof self-belief that crosses the line into arrogance. What’s … Read more
Zoning Out: Being Unable to Concentrate When People Talk
We’ve all done it from time to time. We’re involved in a conversation, and, for some reason, we just zone out. It might be for a few seconds or even … Read more
What to Do If You Can’t Relate to Anyone
Socializing and being understood are pretty fundamental needs for most people.[1] That makes it especially difficult when you feel that you can’t relate to the people around you. Relating to … Read more
How to Act Normal Around People (And Not Be Weird)
Like lots of other people, I was always the ‘weird’ kid at school. I was interested in things that no-one else was interested in and I had no idea how … Read more
Why You Say Stupid Things and How To Stop
“I just wish the ground would swallow me up when I say things like that…” Everyone says the wrong thing from time to time. If it’s an occasional slip-up, people … Read more
The 27 Best Activities for Introverts
As an introvert, you might be used to the general assumption that we all spend our time sitting at home with a book. If I’m completely honest, that is one … Read more
I Hate Talking About Myself – Reasons Why and What To Do About It
“I hate the ‘getting to know you’ type of events. ‘Let’s go around the room and introduce ourselves’. It’s my idea of hell” Talking about yourself can feel like a … Read more
“I’m Feeling Like an Outsider” – Reasons Why and What to Do
“I feel like I’m always outside looking in, like no-one understands me or cares. I always get the sense that I’m on the B team” Feeling like an outsider can … Read more
Hate Small Talk? Here’s Why And What to Do About It
“I hate feeling forced to make small talk. It’s always so pointless and fake” Small talk can seem like the default type of conversation in a huge variety of social … Read more
Why Don’t People Like Me – Quiz
Believing that no-one likes you can be an incredibly lonely feeling. If you don’t have a large social circle, feeling like no-one likes you can make it very difficult to … Read more
How to Stop Feeling Uncomfortable Around People (+Examples)
Scientifically reviewed by Ilene Strauss Cohen Ph.D.
Feeling uncomfortable around others, especially new people or in public, can leave you feeling lonely. You might not want to spend time with people because of how you feel. You … Read more
How to Make Real Friends (And Not Just Acquaintances)
“I find it harder to make new friends that I actually click with and have a genuine relationship with. We get along but I just don’t feel the same comfortable … Read more
How To Enjoy Socializing (For People Who’d Rather Be Home)
“Over the years I reduced most of my anxiety and I have pretty good social skills but I still don’t enjoy socializing. I mean, there are tiny bits of conversations … Read more
Am I awkward? – Test Your Social Awkwardness
“I find it hard to talk to people. The things that I say aren’t really things people say. How do I know if I’m awkward?” In the quiz below, you’ll … Read more