How to Exert Yourself Socially

 We live in a social world, one that can be difficult to navigate for those who don't consider themselves to be outgoing extroverts.

Looking at the people around us who seem to float through social situations with ease, we may wonder how in the world they do it. The good news is that even if we're not extroverts, there are ways to overcome the discomfort you feel in those situations.

The more you practice these techniques, the more you will start to feel at ease when presented with a challenging social scene.

Smile at People

People who are shy are often mistaken for being rude or unfriendly, when in reality, they are just uncertain about how to react when they meet new people. They're not sure what to say or how to act, so they stay quiet and maybe even look away. This makes a poor first impression on others and then you have to work overtime in order to win them over.

A smile, surprisingly, goes a long way. Even if you don't have all the right things to say, smiling at someone lets them know you're happy to meet them and you're friendly. Also try smiling more in general.

When you make eye contact with a stranger, don't immediately avert your eyes. Try smiling and most of the time the other person will smile right back.

Make Eye Contact

Making eye contact with people goes hand in hand with smiling at them.

If you're shy, your first instinct might be to look away when you're uncomfortable, but making eye contact is an important part of making a connection with someone. When you don't look at the other person in the conversation, it seems like you're bored or uninterested in what they have to say.

When in a conversation with someone you should be looking them directly in the eye while you're speaking and while they are speaking.

Ask Questions

If you're not sure what to talk about with a new person, ask them questions about themselves. Most people enjoy talking about themselves and are flattered that you're interested in getting to know them better.

This is a great technique that will take the pressure off of you having to think of things to say. Be sure to ask open ended questions that aren't too personal so the person will feel comfortable.

Really Pay Attention

Pay attention when you meet someone new and try to remember their name for future encounters. People will feel flattered that you remembered their name and details about them the next time you cross paths.

Don't Give Up

When you first try these techniques, you might still feel extremely uncomfortable. That's okay! It will take time and practice before this starts to feel like second nature, but over time it will seem easier to interact with people the more you consciously change your approach.

Consider Another Approach

Hypnosis has been extremely effective in helping people who struggle in social situations feel more confident and at ease. For those suffering from social anxiety, hypnotherapy is a great treatment option.
by Peter James Field



Peter Field is a leading UK therapist. His hypnotherapy Birmingham and London clinics provide life-changing help to people from across the UK and farther afield. Peter's extensive range of therapeutic self-hypnosis downloads is now available.

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The Winner Walk

 The Winners Walk is a key strategy in the sport of life/business. When you meet somebody new, your perception of the person and what you feel about them is based 93% on body language. When you walk like a Winner, people will feel your presence and know you have something to offer. We all know people who are always filled with confidence and walk like they have just won a Gold Medal in the Olympics. 

The exciting part about your walking like a Winner is that people will want to be around you -- to feed off your energy! As you progress in your day, take a moment and think to yourself, Do I present myself as a winner? If the answer is no, then I will share with you a few secrets on how to walk like a winner.

Walking like a winner requires that you always walk with your shoulders back, chest out and at a slightly faster pace than usual. This is the key - even when life hits you on the blind side, you need to still walk like a winner because your physiology will empower you to move through whatever is mentally frustrating you. When you walk into a meeting to market yourself or your product, people will feel your confidence and will want to hear what you have to say because they will feel your energy and enthusiasm. As you consciously practice the Winners Walk, you will be walking like a WINNER in no time flat! ALL the time!

As you continue to master your body language, you will notice an increase in your personal production, because YOU WILL ACHIEVE WHATEVER YOU BELIEVE. You walk the walk... the Winners Walk! I personally challenge you to walk like a Winner this entire week and see how things around you change! Walk like a Winner and you will be flying with the eagles!  Motivating champions worldwide!

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by John Di Lemme
John was a clinically diagnosed stutterer, who went on to build a huge business and become an International Motivational Speaker. He shocks millions globally by exposing the truth about how to achieve monumental life success despite the labels that society has placed on you. Through his award winning live seminars, power-packed training programs, live tele-classes, and websites,  and  LifeStyle Freedom Club, John Di  Lemme has made success a reality for thousands  of people worldwide. 

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