Did you know that just by writing a goal down, you become 42% more likely to reach that goal?
Challenge: Write down one small step you could take in your next social interaction. It should be something that feels exciting, not terrifying.
Check the comments below for inspiration. If someone writes something you like, let them know in the comments that they have your support.
Compliment a new acquaintance on something that will make them feel good about themselves.
Look people in their eyes and actually listen to them instead of my thoughts.
Initiating small talk with an acquaintance or total stranger. Went to the supermarket and made a comment to the cashier who I’ve seen before but who comes across as aggressive. Making small talk with someone like that, in a friendly way is intimidating for me because I fear the backlash or worse being ignored. It was a confidence boost though. I will make an effort to make people smile especially those from whom I’d normally cringe and stay away.
Today, I took a deep breath and then gave my opinion when a colleague asked me how I was doing, instead of just saying ‘yeah, I’m fine’. We had a conversation about work for a few minutes and later he approached me again to talk to me. It’s the first real connection I’ve had with him and it gave me a confidence boost today. Thank you David … It was reading your advice that made me do something different today 🙏
I kind of already did something today to expand my comfort zone. I matched with someone on a dating app and messaged them first instead of waiting to see if they would message me.
My goal is to become more confident around people and more interesting to speak to. Thanks, David.
My goal is to not be too scared to talk to someone new and make myself comfortable around them, especially people that I personally think are cool or attractive, and also to continue a conversation smoothly.
cool!
For me, my goal is to talk fluently with anyone, especially girls, and stop stammering. Anytime I talk to a stranger(Girl) my heart beats quickly. Dear David, I appreciate what you do. You are helping thousands of people. May the Good Lord Bless you. AMEN
You’re right . This happen to me too. Want to change my ways . Want to be confident
My goal is to become someone people gravitate to and are eager to be friends with.
I’m going to a wedding tomorrow, so starting a conversation with one person there I’ve never met or trying to have a more personal conversation with someone I have met but want to know better.
to say hello to more of my work colleagues rather than waiting till they say hello to me first
I will ask someone a question.
My goal is to not dread new social situations or overthink them.
Yea tomorrow is my last day at college. First I thought not to show up but now I’m determined to go and bade farewell to everybody equally including teachers with whom I never interacted my whole life
And I’ll not pressurize myself to be THE BEST I’ll just take small steps outta my comfort zone:) wish me luck🤞🏻
*wishes luck*
My goal is to not care too much about others’ thoughts on me and do my best to initiate small talk
My goal is that I am able to enjoy the conversation without worrying about what the other person thinks of me.
My goal is to become involved in situations where I can interact and perhaps make new friends. Lately, I seem to do more listening than interacting. I have avoided some situations where I felt that I did not fit in for some reason – I was confident and outgoing and in certain situations still am but my insecurities are definitely more front and center now.
I want to have conversation without the other one who I am talking to don’t turn thier head away
I usually just end up listening to what other people are saying so my goal is to try and engage more in conversations.
I’d just like to have a meaningful conversation with someone I don’t know well.
I will approach a stranger first
Yay! Specific and doable!
i will like to have meaningful Conversation and be inquisitive about people that I care about
that’s one of my goals too and I want to actively listen
My goal is to not dwell on the people that didn’t want or deserve to be my friend, focus on being confident in myself and the fact that there are people out there that want to be my friend!!
I really like this
that makes so much sense
I will compliment someone today
Wow !!!! I’m socially so awkward that my brain cannot even generate ONE good idea… When they asked to write down one thing I panicked… I read all the comments to see if I could find anything that I could follow or at least get some inspiration from… You have posted something that TRULY sounds and feels like a First Step… I don’t have to think up something smart, funny, or witty and I don’t even have to worry about what to reply if the other person asks me something back… Yet I can have something positive and decent to say…
Thank you very much for the comment ❤️
My goal is to feel more confident approaching strangers and not be afraid to speak up in group conversations.
My goal is to leave my past and lies behind me – live more in the truth of my life. Challenge myself in these areas I struggle, yet to not push myself to far out of my comfort zone. I am and can be a social butterfly! One step at a time
We can all do this – I believe in you all
I intend to start one conversation a day.
My goal is not to ask inappropriate questions and not shy away when people look at me suddenly
My goal is to make non nonsense jokes and be able to talk more relatable things and be able to apply freely from my mind
I want to be able to have meaningful conversations
My goal is to find friends, I want to become less socially awkward and speak up even when I don’t feel like doing it, I really hope that one day I will be able to make a nice conversation with almost any person even when I don’t feel really comfortable