Tips for finding new friends
Why finding friends is important
Finding new friends is important for a few reasons. Friends provide us with companionship, support, and love. They also help us to learn and grow, and to experience new things. AND it is totally normal and OK to want to build or change your social circle as often as YOU want ❤️
Here are a few of the benefits of having friends:
✅ Friends celebrate our successes and milestones.
✅ They help us to learn and grow.
✅ You experience new things together.
✅ Are there to help us laugh, and belong.
✅ They help us to feel less lonely and isolated.
✅ And they’re always there to help us during difficult times.
How to open yourself up to finding new friends:
If you're looking to make new friends, the first step is to open yourself up to new experiences and people. Here are a few tips:
Firstly, download GATHER: you can create a profile in minutes & start connecting with new friends right away.
Try new things. Join a club or group, take a class, or volunteer for a cause that you're passionate about. This is a great way to meet people who share your interests.
Be yourself - just be you. Your genuine and authentic self.
Be positive. Your people will be drawn to you.
Be approachable. Smile, make eye contact, and start conversations. People are more likely to approach you if you seem friendly and approachable.
Why being vulnerable doesn’t mean you have to fear being rejected
You have to be a little bit vulnerable to make new friends and this is OK. It means letting people see the real you. This can be scary, but it's also the only way to build deep and meaningful connections. And everything positive ✨ happens on that other side of fear 🙌
Here are a few things to remember about being vulnerable:
Nothing that is worth having is easy.
Not everyone will want to be your friend. But that's OK. The people who are meant to be in your life will love and accept you for who you are, flaws and all.
It's okay to not be perfect. Everyone has flaws. The important thing is to be yourself and to be genuine. We are all perfectly imperfect 🌱
Making new friends can be challenging, but it's definitely worth it. By opening yourself up to new experiences and people, and by being vulnerable, you can build deep and meaningful friendships that will enrich your life. 😊