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Loss of loved ones. Isolating after the loss of friends or family members can be common, especially among seniors who have lost many loved ones in their age group. Mental health issues. Issues such as anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem often result from social isolation, but they can also cause it.
Socializing not only staves off feelings of loneliness, but also it helps sharpen memory and cognitive skills, increases your sense of happiness and well-being, and may even help you live longer. In-person is best, but connecting via technology also works.
What happens when you don’t socialize enough?
Furthermore, when you socialize even minimally, you find it feels good because people show they like you and are interested in your thoughts and ideas. This builds self-confidence. Signs that someone isn’t socializing enough are not always evident because the solitary person gets so used to their approach to daily life.
A reasonable amount of socializing that gives you a feeling of well-being is all that’s needed, not necessarily attending lots of parties and social events. Furthermore, when you socialize even minimally, you find it feels good because people show they like you and are interested in your thoughts and ideas.
Things it’s okay to be. It’s okay to be less social than other people. People naturally vary in how social they are. Some have dozens of friends who they’re constantly hanging out with or texting. Other people have a lower drive to be social, which can show in a variety of ways: They like to spend a lot of time alone.
How do you know if you have a low drive to socialize?
I’ll get into that later on. People naturally vary in how social they are. Some have dozens of friends who they’re constantly hanging out with or texting. Others have a lower drive to socialize, which can show in a variety of ways: They like to spend a lot of time alone.