social anxiety

Photo credit: via Gary Barnes/Pexels – Small talk can be painful, but the FORD method can help.

Culture, Pop Culture

If you struggle with small talk, a simple acronym can make it a lot less painful

Tod Perry

4/27/2026
John Harkes at the Summer of '94 Community Event.

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Culture, Skills

The best coaches don’t give you the answers. They make you find them yourself. Just ask the 1994 U.S. Men’s National Soccer Team.

Kylee Van Dillen

5/22/2026
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Culture, Wholesome

A Wisconsin senior painted 44 portraits of classmates she’d drifted from. Their reactions when they received them say everything.

Adam Albright-Hanna

3/17/2026
Photo credit: Canva – For younger generations, socializing does not need to be the main event.

Culture, Generations

The science behind ‘soft socializing’: Why Gen Z is ditching bars

Kat Hong

3/10/2026
Photo credit: Canva – Behavioral researcher shares 14 social skills for more effective communication.

People Skills, Science

Behavioral investigator shares 14 social skills that can help people struggling to make authentic connections

Emily Shiffer

3/5/2026
Photo credit: Canva – Lots of people want to talk to strangers but don't know how.

People Skills, Science

Dating coach shares blueprint for how to talk to strangers even when it feels impossible

Evan Porter

3/3/2026
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People Skills, Science

Worried you’re boring? 5 conversation tricks that can make you more fun to talk to.

Annie Reneau

3/1/2026
Photo credit: TikTok – Gabrielle Carr introduces her "Year of 1,000 No's" notebook

Internet, Pop Culture

Why chasing 1,000 rejections might be the key to your biggest dreams

Kat Hong

2/15/2026
Business, Education

Salesman shares 2 magic phrases that make salespeople leave you alone when shopping

Tod Perry

2/12/2026
Education, Learning, Uncategorized

How embracing the ‘Empty Boat Theory’ can help you keep anger and anxiety in check

Heather Wake

2/8/2026
Photo credit: Canva – "Post-event rumination" is a factor in Social Anxiety Disorder.

Health, Mental Health, Popular

4 ways to stop overthinking your social interactions, according to a clinical psychologist

Emily Shiffer

2/4/2026
Health, Popular, Public Health

People are finally talking about their sneaky techniques for pooping at someone else’s house

Evan Porter

2/3/2026
Photo credit: Canva Photos & Konami – People have found a really great active listening technique in a super strange place.

Culture, Joy, Popular

People swear the obscure ‘Solid Snake’ conversation trend can help you conquer social anxiety

Evan Porter

12/21/2025
Photo credit: Canva – Gen Z is bringing strangers back to their table.

Community, Joy

In a surprising shift, anxiety-prone Gen Z is reviving the trend of dining with strangers

Erik Barnes

11/18/2025
Photo credit: Canva – Avoid the dreaded awkward silence with a few simple tips.

Education, Education & Information, Popular

5 tricks to make sure you never run out of things to say in a conversation

Annie Reneau

10/28/2025
Culture, Joy, Uncategorized

My Greatest Generation grandad had one rule to never run out of things to say in conversation

Upworthy Staff

9/24/2025