011: Creating Friendships as an Adult (and Maintaining Them During a Pandemic)011: Creating Friendships as an Adult (and Maintaining Them During a Pandemic)
The Shift Show
Psychologists discuss the challenges of making and keeping friends as an adult, offering practical tips and insights.
50:50•27 May 2021
Making Friends as an Adult: Insights and Tips from Psychologists
“We already know that these social connections, even if they're small, they contribute to personal growth, they lead to other opportunities, other friends, career networking, and we've also got quite a bit of research demonstrating that having a variety of rich connections with others can result in, like, reduced blood pressure, reduced anxiety, depression, chronic pain.”
Feeling like making friends as an adult is a Herculean task? You're not alone. In this episode of 'The Shift Show', hosts Zac Erickson and psychologist Sam Greenwood tackle the often-overlooked struggle of creating and maintaining friendships in adulthood, especially during the pandemic. They dive into why many Canadians feel unsatisfied with their social lives and explore the barriers that make adult friendships so tricky to forge.
With a mix of humor and professional insight, Zac and Sam dissect limiting beliefs that sabotage our friend-making efforts. They offer practical tips to help you overcome these hurdles, such as finding common interests and seizing small opportunities to connect. If you've ever felt socially awkward or unsure about how to keep friendships alive, this episode offers a comforting blend of empathy and actionable advice.
Whether you're looking to expand your social circle or simply maintain the friendships you already have, this episode is packed with valuable insights that can help you navigate the complexities of adult relationships.
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