5 Tips for Cultivating a Tight-Knit Social Circle

Maybe you feel like you’ve been too busy to spend time with your friends lately, or perhaps you recently moved to an area where you don’t know many people. It can be tempting to just stay in - but being around your friends is actually essential for your wellbeing.

If anxiety is holding you back from reconnecting with your friends, you might have a lot to gain from pursuing coaching with Blueprint to Wellness. Furthermore, these tips will help you catch up with your old friends again, make new friends in your area, and become a better host!

Socializing and Your Wellbeing

Finding contentment in time spent alone is a good thing - but too much time on your own can actually be detrimental to your physical and mental health. Everyday Health states that maintaining close friendships can increase your self-esteem and help you deal with stressors. Additionally, friendships can benefit your physical health. In fact, CapTel states that having a strong friend group can improve your immune system and even encourage you to swap out unhealthy habits for healthier behaviors.

Reach Out to Old Friends

Maybe you occasionally find yourself wondering about your old friends from high school or college, and you wish you could reach out to them today to catch up. If you’re interested in looking up your old classmates and rekindling those relationships, you can try using an alumni search platform. You’ll just need to input your friend’s name, the name of your high school, and their graduation year. Ideally, you’ll be able to get your friend’s contact info and see how they’ve been doing!

Meet New People

Your social circle isn’t limited to your current friends and your old friends. After all, you always have the opportunity to meet new people! When you put yourself out there, you’ll realize that you’re always surrounded by potential friends, as long as you’re willing to make an effort.

But where can you meet new friends? Mas Medical Staffing recommends volunteering with a local nonprofit, joining a recreational sports team for adults, taking group fitness classes, getting involved with a book club, visiting nearby farmer’s markets, and/or just becoming a regular patron at a local small business.

Fun Social Activities

You’ve brought a few of your old friends back into your life, and you’ve met some friends as well - but how can you bring them together and show everyone a good time? Keep their interests in mind and suggest some fun group activities that everyone can enjoy. You might want to get everyone together for a hike, a backyard game tournament, or barbecue night to start off.

Being a Good Host

Polishing your hosting skills will help you feel more confident when you extend invitations to your friends. Plus, your friends will want to keep coming back to your place for future events! To be a great host, prepare anything you need for get-togethers in advance, from food to tableware. You can also try hosting buffet-style dinner parties, like taco nights, which gives your guests a chance to get to know each other and bond over similar preferences.

Making friends in adulthood isn’t easy - and if you’ve lost touch with friends from your younger years, you might feel a little awkward about reaching out to them. But when you start making friendships a priority, you’ll see that the time and effort you invest in your social circle is worth it. By following some of these tips, you’ll notice how keeping your friends close improves every area of your life.

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