Chapter
Breaking the Fear of Talking to Strangers
37:06 - 41:46 (04:40)
Exploring why we think talking to strangers is a bad thing, a behavioral scientist found that tuning in to what we need and moving towards people that feel supportive can help break the fear and make social interactions more enjoyable.
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A behavioral scientist challenges the common belief that talking to strangers is awkward and boring.
37:06 - 39:41 (02:35)
Summary
A behavioral scientist challenges the common belief that talking to strangers is awkward and boring. Studies show that we overestimate how unpleasant these interactions will be, leading to missed opportunities for connection and enjoyment.
ChapterBreaking the Fear of Talking to Strangers
EpisodeWhy Is Adult Friendship So Hard? 5 Lies You Tell Yourself & the Truth You Need to Hear
PodcastThe Mel Robbins Podcast
This podcast episode debunks the common lies people tell themselves that prevent them from having a fulfilling social life.
39:41 - 40:26 (00:44)
Summary
This podcast episode debunks the common lies people tell themselves that prevent them from having a fulfilling social life. The five lies include the belief that everyone else's life is a huge party, that people don't like you, and more.
ChapterBreaking the Fear of Talking to Strangers
EpisodeWhy Is Adult Friendship So Hard? 5 Lies You Tell Yourself & the Truth You Need to Hear
PodcastThe Mel Robbins Podcast
This episode talks about the lies that people tell themselves that prevent them from having adult friendships, including the lie about "BFF," the pressure of being friends with everybody, and putting off effort due to being too busy.
40:26 - 41:46 (01:20)
Summary
This episode talks about the lies that people tell themselves that prevent them from having adult friendships, including the lie about "BFF," the pressure of being friends with everybody, and putting off effort due to being too busy.