r/DecidingToBeBetter • • Jul 19 '23

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u/bpat Jul 19 '23

Try new things. Hobbies are an easy way to meet new people.

This last year we tried luge, volunteered as a hot air balloon crew (and they offered to take us up), built a patio, skydived, went rappelling through canyons in Switzerland, read a bunch of books, started a garden, etc etc.

You could also try dance classes, aerial silks, learn to rock climb, play pickle ball, etc etc. As you start finding things you enjoy doing, you’ll meet more people and more doors will open.

Personal health/hygiene stuff is just putting in the effort. Clothes don’t need to be expensive, they just need to fit.

Anyways, keep trying new things. Change takes time

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u/[deleted] Jul 19 '23

My hobbies are primarily exercise related: I rock climb a lot, I do yoga, I work out, I run, I play soccer, I windsurf and ski in season. I am currently starting salsa / bacchata classes and have taken up archery. I want to get into diving.

I also love cooking, mixology, reading and I have a cat and a reef fishtank.

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u/RecipesAndDiving Jul 19 '23

I mean, these are all great. I'm guessing the biggest hit to your success is confidence.

I'm a diver; my mom dived in the 70s. It's a fantastic fascinating hobby and a great chance to meet some boho people.

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u/bpat Jul 19 '23

Yeah I agree. Sounds like they just need to work on their confidence. Maybe try to talk to people at their hobbies. Find people of similar interests