112 - Awkward Awesomeness
If you’re looking for a book that will help you turn your social awkwardness into an awesome asset, then “The Science of Why We’re Socially Awkward and Why That’s Awesome” by Ty Tashiro, PhD is the perfect read for you. This book takes a fresh approach to the topic of social awkwardness by highlighting its positive aspects, such as the ability to pay close attention to detail. Not only that, but it also provides practical tips for improving your social skills, like creating a chart of emotional responses to help navigate social situations and focusing on fairness, kindness, and loyalty when trying to be likable. In this podcast, we dive into the author’s insights on the topic and how you can use them to identify areas of awkwardness in your own life and create a plan for improvement. So, if you’re ready to take a step towards becoming a more confident and socially skilled individual, tune in to this episode now!
https://tytashiro.com/awkwardaweasome/
https://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2017/04/awkwardness-why/524385/
https://www.ted.com/talks/ty_tashiro_why_we_re_socially_awkward_and_why_that_s_awesome
https://startwithsmallsteps.com/?p=3371
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