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5 Ways to Stop Being Socially Awkward, According to a Psychologist

From practicing low-pressure conversations to being kinder to yourself, a psychologist shares practical ways to navigate awkward moments.

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As an introvert with social anxiety, one of my biggest weaknesses is my social awkwardness. While we all might feel awkward from time to time, it can become incredibly debilitating if we don’t manage it properly.

“Most people likely feel socially awkward at one point or another, and it is not inherently a sign that anything is wrong,” says Hannah Jones, a licensed clinical psychologist with Prosper Health. “However, when it prevents a person from being able to engage in activities or interact in ways they want or need to, it may require attention and support.”

Does this sound like your experience? Here are five tips for overcoming social awkwardness. 

Sometimes, our awkwardness can reveal a deeper mechanism that needs tending to. Think of it as an intuitive tool that highlights incompatibilities, discomfort, or other underlying context in a given social situation. 

“Feeling awkward can give you information about what you........

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