Why you should talk to strangers | BPS
Cute suggestions on doing good , which actually benefit us as much as it benefits others:
- Tell your mom (or someone who feels like your mom): “You raised me right. Here is one of the biggest lessons I’ve learned from you: _______________.”
- If you see a couple—and they’re trying to take a selfie of themselves while on a romantic date or trip—ask, “Wou
Patricia Mou • [non-paywalled issue] The Rabbit Hole 🕳🐇 issue no.34
Those who feel socially anxious tend to focus their attention more on how they are being perceived by those around them (Clark & Wells, 1995). But those who feel more confident tend to have a more outward focus of attention, leading with a curiosity for other people.
Dr Julie Smith • Why Has Nobody Told Me This Before?: The Sunday Times bestseller, with over 1 million copies sold
As Tolstoy noted, most people ‘instinctively keep to the circle of those people who share their views of life and their own place in it’. When was the last time you spent an afternoon with a bee keeper or a shamanic healer?
Roman Krznaric • How to Find Fulfilling Work: The School of Life
In every interaction we have the opportunity to practice empathy, to give, to express gratitude, and to tell unifying stories. These practices make for social interactions among strangers, friends, work colleagues, families, and community members that are defined by a commitment to the greater good, where the benefits people provide one another out
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