How to be more socially relaxed
How I did it: I don't really know what happened, I just sort of started doing things without even realizing it. I put myself out there and now I have friends. The first day of school started, and I began to talk to people and they talked to me. I already had roommates there, so I guess that got my foot in the door, but I did put myself out there to meet them in the first place too. Now I'm suggesting we throw parties and walking up to people and starting conversations. It's really amazing to feel comfortable doing that, which I never have been before.
Lessons & tips: I really don't know what to say here. Just do it. Don't think about it. Only when you stop thinking about other people will you be able to talk to them. I suppose, anyway.
Resources: I started over fresh in a new school in a new town without any similarities between my old life and the new one. I found that when absolutely no one knows you, it's easier to talk to them because there are no expectations that you have to meet.
