Comments on: How to Be More Socially Active

on 3/16/2009 AllanaBaroni, thank you for mentioning yoga and gym classes. Yes. It goes for anyone -- if you're lonely, find something you're interested in and take a class. You'll meet people you like who have at least that topic in common with you.

on 3/16/2009 IsleButterfly, I can see how that happened. People who spend all day with small children will get starved for adult conversation and would generally prefer any topic that does not involve small children or their needs. Try taking an art class. If you are outside sketching you will get interest and others may also draw paint or create various things. Art is communication -- it is one of the most powerful forms of communication and it attracts people by instinct. It's also far from having to be baby-focused and becomes part of "me time" for new mothers, something most desperately need.

on 3/16/2009 Thank you! Moving to a new country is one of the toughest social situations -- everything is different, everyday customs are so changed it's easy to feel snubbed when everyone else is thinking they're being friendly. Journaling is a good way to sort out what's custom and what's not.

on 3/15/2009 Thanks for the tips esp on journalling, I used to do it. Since I'm new in this country and feel a little left out, I should take it up again. I agree that there should be a healthy balance between personal and social time.

on 9/6/2008 Thank you for the suggestion. I think I am somehwat of a "shrinking violet" though I don't remember being this way when I was younger. I live in a caldesac where there are many stay at home moms and mom's who are expecting babies too. I have a 5months old...so you would think it is that easy for me to open up to talk...perfect subject..babies! I tried a couple of times but the conversation always seem to fade out. I can't even think of something else to spark up a descent conversation. It is always small talk.
(sigh) So I will take your advice about the journal and actually venture off to places such as library/herbal shop to find people with same interest

on 3/13/2008 It ain't easy being social, or green apparently! My advice is to start small and build out like mentioned in this article set a goal to go outside and get coffee once a week, or start taking community yoga or gym classes. As long as the universe knows you are working on being social then networking and social opportunities should start pouring in! What the heck....start writing for eHow its social!

on 1/5/2008 Wow, thank you! Coming from your vast experience I am very thrilled to read this.

on 12/21/2007 Great advice! If you want to socialize just to feed your ego, people will soon shun you. This article helps you sort out the right reasons to try to expand your social circle.

on 10/20/2007 A very useful article. The overall tips and warning are apt.