10 Tips For Better Social Connections

By Danny Nandy ~ successmystic.com

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No one is perfect, and everyone you meet is bound to have a few bad qualities.

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Focus on the positive

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It’s best to focus on the positive and all the things you like about a person rather than focusing on the negative.

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Focus on the positive

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And if you find someone has more negative than positive qualities, then it might be time to cut them loose.

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Focus on the positive

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Though you should treat all your friends with the same level of respect, it is necessary to have one social connection which is above all others.

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Not all connections are equal

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This should be someone you communicate with on a daily, or at least weekly basis.

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Not all connections are equal

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It is impossible to maintain social connections if you don’t make an effort to.

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Speak with friends regularly

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This is why you should try to chat with friends on at least a monthly basis, more often if you can.

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Speak with friends regularly

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Sometimes even just an email or text checking in will do.

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Speak with friends regularly

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There is a current trend by society to not have friendships outside of your age group. But this couldn’t be more incorrect.

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Don't judge based on age

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People can be friends regardless of their age difference! Don’t let age stop you from being friends!

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Don't judge based on age

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You should always be open to new connections, as you never know who you may meet and what they could come mean in your life.

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Always aim to meet new people

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Any time you are in public, don’t be afraid to put yourself out there and socialize with new people.

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Always aim to meet new people

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Do you have a hobby? See if there is a club in your neighborhood for people with your hobby.

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Join clubs

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And if there isn’t, start one! This is the best way to meet people you will connect with on a social level.

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Join clubs

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Sometimes, when people get married, they feel that it’s time to let the social circle they had beforehand go. But this couldn’t be far from the truth!

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Maintain Relationships Even When You Are Married

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Social connections can still provide support even when you are in a relationship, especially if your relationship ever has rocky points.

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Maintain Relationships Even When You Are Married

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Physical activity can have a lot of power when it comes to boosting your mood, and this is true about other people!

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Be active and social

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Connect with friends over physical activity and this will help strengthen your connection.

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Be active and social

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If you find it hard to meet people because of some barrier, it’s usually easier to get past this barrier by asking for a favor.

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Ask for assistance

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For example, if you would like to attend a meeting of a club, but don’t have a car to get there, try seeing if someone in the club will give you a ride.

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Ask for assistance

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Most importantly, no matter what social circle you may start with, don’t be afraid to make changes and adjustments when you need to.

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Make changes every now and then

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You may find that some people you used to connect with are no longer on the same path as you, and this is okay, just make sure you add new people to your group too.

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Make changes every now and then

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