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Originally Posted by brendannz  Good work mate, congrats on marking your achievements..
The funny thing about these, is that you're not usually conscious when you do these things.. you just do them when you're not thinking, I think.. |
Thanks!
For me, most of the goals require a conscious effort, since it's mostly about breaking a pattern of social avoidance. I'm often just leave the gym without talking to the receptionist, for instance - because that's what I usually would do. I would make up some excuse as to why he/she wouldn't want to chat with me - he/she is busy, I don't have anything interesting to say etc.
But I agree that it's much easier to talk and interact with people when you're not overthinking things and just stay in the moment and relaxed.
Here's a great article about generating compassion.. practice number 6 is probably the hardest, but most giving.