These are 4 realizations I had when I was alone in the park talking to myself
1. The Link Between Social Abilities and Personal Well-being
I’m realizing how much my social abilities are tied to my personal well-being. When I’m thriving in my personal life and work, everything just clicks socially. I’m confident, I connect with people more easily, and I’m actually excited to engage. But when things aren’t aligned, it’s like my social life is the first thing to fall apart.
2. The Impact of Stress on Social Interactions
I can see it clearly now—stress and dissatisfaction in my personal life really mess with my ability to interact with others. It’s like this cloud that hangs over me, making me hesitant and less motivated to talk to people. I remember back in Toronto, how I didn’t start really engaging with people until I felt like I belonged there, like I knew the area inside out. That sense of familiarity and control gave me the confidence I needed to open up and interact. But here in Berlin, I’m not feeling that same alignment, and it’s affecting everything. I’m just not in the mood to be social.
3. The Importance of Purpose in Social Engagement
I also see now how important purpose is when it comes to social interactions. When I have a strong reason to connect with someone, it feels natural, even exciting. But without that clear purpose, like right now, I just don’t feel it. It’s like I’m going through the motions, and my heart isn’t really in it. It’s almost like I’m forcing myself to be social when I’m not really up for it, and that just doesn’t feel good.
4. The Need for Alignment in Life
So yeah, if I want to be at my best socially, I need to make sure everything else in my life is aligned. Otherwise, it all just falls apart, and I end up feeling like I’m not really connecting with anyone, not even myself. The worst part of it is that I would have no motivation to flip the switch by playing Truth or Dare for ex(Best way to get out of your head in social situations)