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How To!

How To Find Your People

Sep 5, 2023
41:46
Snipd AI
The podcast discusses the challenges of forming meaningful friendships as adults, particularly during the pandemic. It explores the impact of isolation, fear of rejection, and the difficulties of maintaining friendships. The importance of building genuine connections and being open to possibilities is emphasized, along with strategies for overcoming rejection and building friendships at work.
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Quick takeaways

  • Forming deeper, more lasting human connections with those around us can naturally lead to genuine friendships.
  • Strong platonic relationships and friendships have a significant impact on overall life satisfaction, well-being, and are the number one preventer of depression.

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The Challenge of Making Friends as an Adult

As people grow older, it becomes harder to meet new people and form deeper connections with them. The listener in this podcast episode, Katie, highlights the struggle she faced in making new friends during the pandemic. She initially enjoyed the extended spring break and reconnected with family, but as the lockdowns continued, she felt isolated and disconnected. Katie reflects on the ease of making friends as children and wonders why it becomes so awkward in adulthood. The episode delves into the reasons behind this struggle and offers insights into how to form new connections as an adult.

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