Experts give valuable advice to help children, young people and adults socialize and meet new people
It is common for some people to have difficulty socializing and making new friends. However, the social isolation imposed by the Covid-19 pandemic has exacerbated this situation, leading to an increase in severe cases of social phobiaespecially among children and adolescents.
According to a recent survey by the Locomotive Institute, one out of four Brazilians does not feel close to anyone🇧🇷 “The idea that we are a friendly and communicative people is not the reality of many”, says psychologist Filipe Colombini. “The difficulty these people have in socializing generates a feeling of isolation that can lead to severe depression, anxiety, among others“, he concludes.
Thinking of ways to help children, youth and even adults with social difficulties, the expert has separated 4 tips to develop social skills and expand your circle of friends. To look:
1. Know yourself
One of the main tips for overcoming insecurity and socializing is to seek self-knowledge, that is, to better understand who you are, what you like and what your main characteristics are. When you’re looking for people who have similar tastes or interests to yours, it’s easier to “break the ice” and strike up a conversation, for example.
2. Look for places where you feel good
As you get to know each other better, you already know which environments and programs you like best and where you will feel most comfortable interacting with other people. Also, going somewhere that’s your style, the chances of meeting people who have something to do with you are greater🇧🇷
3. Observe the environment
It is also important to try to read the context for communication to take place, that is, it is essential observe the environment in which you find yourself and understand what the social roles of each are🇧🇷 Knowing the nuances of each space and knowing who is who, it is possible to initiate an interaction in a more natural way.
4. Be open to each other
It is essential that, over time, it is created an environment of intimacy with someone you met🇧🇷 That is, you have to be available for each other, try to open up and talk about personal matters. Also, it’s important to be open to listening to your friend, be receptive to criticism as well, and feedback.
Source: Filipe Colombini, psychologist, founder and CEO of Equipe AT, a company focused on therapeutic accompaniment (TA) and off-site assistance.
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