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If you want to social, than do it. However, it is not good to force your own self to social because you would feel that you are not being yourself and you would feel it is hard to do that. You are very unlikely to gain happiness from forcing yourself. You might feel tired when and after forcing yourself to social too.
You hate socializing because it makes you feel anxious. Anxiety is the number one reason why people hate socializing. So the natural thing to do is to avoid situations that make us feel overwhelmed. *But, it’s very normal to feel nervous in social situations.
Why do we feel exhausted from socializing?
If you’ve ever felt exhausted from socializing, there’s a very real reason. Here’s the science behind why socializing is draining for us “quiet ones” — it has to do with our unique wiring as introverts. First, let’s get a few things out of the way. The above scenario is just an example, and a generalization.
How to be more social on your own terms?
10 Tips for Being More Social on Your Own Terms. 1 6. Host a monthly brunch. Invite friends and family over for a special meal and take the time to meaningfully engage with one another. This is a fun 2 7. Pick up the phone and make a date. 3 8. Chat with strangers. 4 9. Sign up for a class. 5 10. Recognize when you might need help.
Unfortunately, finding those kinds of relationships is rare, because socializing doesn’t always have tangible rewards. Sometimes I leave an event feeling drained and wishing I’d never left the house.
Here’s the science behind why socializing is draining for us “quiet ones” — it has to do with our unique wiring as introverts. First, let’s get a few things out of the way. The above scenario is just an example, and a generalization. Not every extrovert spends their weekend partying, and sometimes even we introverts live it up, too.