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OnThe Verywell Mind Podcast, Amy Morin, LCSW, interviews authors, experts, entrepreneurs, athletes, musicians, and other inspirational people about the strategies that help them think, feel, and do their best in life.
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Meet Ty Tashiro
Dr. Ty Tashirois an author, social scientist, and relationship expert. He’s a popular TED speaker and the author of a great book calledAwkward: The Science of Why We’re Socially Awkward and Why That’s Awesome. He is also the author ofThe Science of Happily Ever After.
Dr. Tashiro’s work has been featured in the New York Times, Time.com, TheAtlantic.com, on NPR, and more.
Why Ty Tashiro Is Mentally Strong
While he talks about the scientific reasons some people are socially awkward, much of what he shares also comes from personal experience.
Ty is willing to talk openly about embarrassing moments—and what he learned from them. He’s a self-described awkward child. But he worked hard to address some of his social quirks, and he says he now feels much more comfortable with social skills.
How to Overcome Social Awkwardness
What You’ll Hear on the Show
What You’ll Learn About Being Socially Awkward and Mental Strength
Rather than declare yourself a “socially awkward” person who can’t change, commit to improving your skills. Similar to the way you might get better at soccer, math, or anything else, you need topractice social skillsif you want to improve.
Beating yourself up for forgetting someone’s name or for spilling your drink won’t do any good. If you’re embarrassed, own it. But don’t dwell on it!
Remember, you don’t have control over everything. But the one thing you can always control is your own behavior. A little mental preparation can help you feel calm enough to be your best self in social situations.
Quotes From Ty
Ty Tashiro, Ph.D.We all have awkward moments, no matter how socially competent we are.
Ty Tashiro, Ph.D.
We all have awkward moments, no matter how socially competent we are.
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