Need motivation to get out the house and stop isolating myself from friends?

[JRock8732]

It's kind of difficult to word.

 

I don't know, but for about 3 months this has been going on with me. I feel like I have to force myself to talk to people. I don't have any trouble socializing with people when they talk to me first. Most of the time I don't approach people first because I just don't feel like it. I see myself talking to people online more than talking to people in person for some reason. I grew up being a shy person, and still kind of am, but back then it was more severe. My friend introduced me to this site where I could meet people and have avatars, etc. when I was 15 and it took up most of my high school life. Had a few girlfriends through there, and a girl actually came to meet me and she stole my first kiss. So the site sort of became part of my life, but I don't go on there anymore. I'm 19 now. I work and go to school, but don't get out much besides those two things.

 

So how can I stop being lazy and get out the house and stop isolating myself from people? Thanks in advance

[january2011]

Make an excuse to run an errand, even if it's just to get a pint of milk or a loaf or bread. Start saying hello and smiling at the cashiers in your local shops, the receptionist and caretaker at work, etc. Smile and greet your neighbours.

 

Take walks around your neighbourhood. Bring up the area on Google Maps and see what's close by. Find your local library. Get to know the people at the desk. Talk to regulars. Find a nice coffee shop and have lunch there regularly. Get to know the owners and regulars.

 

Graduate to joining meetup.com groups, adult evening/weekened classes, gym, volunteering.

[JRock8732]

Make an excuse to run an errand, even if it's just to get a pint of milk or a loaf or bread. Start saying hello and smiling at the cashiers in your local shops, the receptionist and caretaker at work, etc. Smile and greet your neighbours.

 

Take walks around your neighbourhood. Bring up the area on Google Maps and see what's close by. Find your local library. Get to know the people at the desk. Talk to regulars. Find a nice coffee shop and have lunch there regularly. Get to know the owners and regulars.

 

Graduate to joining meetup.com groups, adult evening/weekened classes, gym, volunteering.

 

Well I took a walk and met one of my neighbors, he owns the same brand car as me so I was curious about it, lol. But my mom told me about this festival that was happening in my city, so I went to check it out. I wanted to make friends but I didn't know how =/ I've done it before but I keep slipping back into my shy within myself self.

[JRock8732]

Need more input