By now, you’ve almost certainly heard of pickleball, the fastest-growing sport in America for the second year in a row. Said to have been named for the creators’ family dog, pickleball is like the youngest sibling of tennis, badminton, and ping pong. It’s played with a paddle … [Read more...] about The health benefits of pickleball, America’s fastest-growing sport
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Rusty social skills? 5 ways to reconnect with socialization
Now that there are more opportunities to go out and socialize, you may be experiencing some mixed emotions regarding social events. You may have thought to yourself as soon as these restrictions are over, I’m going to be a regular party animal. This could be especially true for … [Read more...] about Rusty social skills? 5 ways to reconnect with socialization
How to cancel plans last minute in the least offensive way possible
We’ve spent nearly two years under pandemic-era restrictions that have prevented us from participating in our usual social gatherings, but this holiday season, some of these restrictions have loosened which opens the opportunity for all kinds of social events to take … [Read more...] about How to cancel plans last minute in the least offensive way possible
Here’s how to overcome social anxiety and get that conversation going
Are you feeling out of practice when it comes to social situations? You’re not alone. The pandemic has put unique strains on us, and as we learn to adjust to a new normal, we may find that sparking up a conversation is harder than it once was. Here are some tips to get you back … [Read more...] about Here’s how to overcome social anxiety and get that conversation going
8 Ways to manage social anxiety and feelings of shyness
As we slowly emerge into the post-pandemic era, we may find ourselves out of practice when it comes to socializing and interacting with others who are outside our bubble. This may lead to feeling shyer than you would normally, or feelings of social anxiety. Though social anxiety … [Read more...] about 8 Ways to manage social anxiety and feelings of shyness