How to Make Friends as a Teenager (At School or After School)
Making friends as a teenager isn’t that different from making friends at any other point in your life, but it does present some unique challenges. As we enter puberty, we … Read more
Making friends as a teenager isn’t that different from making friends at any other point in your life, but it does present some unique challenges. As we enter puberty, we … Read more
Body confidence is a strange concept. Very young children seem to have it instinctively. They don’t worry about whether their bodies are “right” or “wrong,” so long as they can … Read more
If you’re often or constantly afraid of what other people think of you, it may be difficult to live your life the way that you want. For example, you may … Read more
Assertiveness is a style of communication that involves expressing your feelings, thoughts, wants, and needs in a direct, honest, and respectful way.[1][2] A lot of people struggle with being either … Read more
Fear of rejection can feel so deeply ingrained in us that it can feel impossible to change. It’s painful, so it feels like we need to avoid it at all … Read more
If you’re dealing with anxiety, chances are you are worn out and overwhelmed by the fear and overthinking that comes with it. It can make you feel out of control … Read more
If you’re a shy person, meeting people and making new friends might be hard for you. Feeling shy or extremely nervous, or uncomfortable around new people might have kept you … Read more
There are lots of articles online about the supposed harms of social media. You might have heard that social media makes you depressed, for example, or that it leads to … Read more
Feeling like a burden can cause serious disruption to our lives by keeping us from sharing our struggles with people who care about us. It can also prevent us from … Read more
Social anxiety disorder (SAD), also known as social phobia, is a long-term fear of social situations that gets in the way of everyday life. People with SAD are often afraid … Read more
Your mental health impacts every aspect of your life, from the success of your relationships to the enjoyment of your work and overall happiness. Unfortunately, mental illness is still something … Read more
We receive a lot of conflicting messages about humility. We are told that humility is a virtue and warned against becoming too self-absorbed or arrogant. But at the same time, … Read more
Talking to people doesn’t come naturally to everyone, especially when it involves approaching new people. Even after you’ve started a conversation, you might struggle to keep it going or find … Read more
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
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
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
When you’ve been struggling socially for a long time, it’s easy to think there’s something inherently wrong with you. Many people feel like they have deep flaws in their personalities … Read more
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
Without goals, it can feel like you’re drifting through life without a plan, purpose, or sense of direction. While most people want to have goals in life that they work … Read more
Scientifically reviewed by Viktor Sander B.Sc., B.A.
As a species, human beings have evolved to seek out and enjoy social interaction.[1] To survive, our ancestors often had to socialize, form alliances, and cooperate with one another.[2] As … Read more