Take These SMALL Steps to Connection

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It's normal for people who were traumatized in the past to feel REALLY uncomfortable making small talk and connecting with strangers. I teach strategies to gradually stretch your social boundaries so you can feel more comfort and ease on the street and in social situations. In this clip, I share two clips from one of my most popular videos about ways we suppress ourselves.

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[Chris-oq]

Very True Anna 🎉 CIVILITY, Have a Wonderful Day 😊

[alisoncanty]

Anna, I do these things all the time! Before I go out walking, I go in the garage to see if anyone is out. 😢

[SepiaMaddy]

That's great advice! But don't talk to strangers you're passing on the street in Germany please, you'll just confuse them. 😂

[barbaraedwards]

There are a lot of people desperate for conversation/connection. They’ll continue to talk as I walk away; or they don’t let you get a word in because they know you trying to leave what they think is a conversation.

[Ciao_Bella]

I'm terrified of my neighbors. Well, everyone, really. It's hard for me to do yardwork because I'm so fearful of having to interact with anyone.

[racerz]

YES! It helps especially when you're feeling down. I do it regardless, but helps too on a bad day.

[victoryamartin]

I wave at all my neighbors while I'm walking my dog. I get mixed responses. Only a few wave back. Most ignore me, refusing even to look. Some will actually scold me for walking too close to their property.

[marijkevv]

I try to smile at everyone i pass, it does bright up my live tremendously, even if they don't react or if they start a (too)long conversation😊 It is always better then no connection at all and walking around on this planet anonymous ❤

[LemonAdeFirst]

With every video like this i m improving myself day by day. And very soon on my 25th bday i target to have changed, healed, transformed into awesome version of myself. Bday is in january. Can u guys share more channels and advices and helps like this? Can really use help this time 😊

[johnharrison]

Quite funny how you know all of this !! It can be like a dance of avoidance.
I generally train people to make themselves known.
Do not sneak up on me or suddenly appear.
How many people can I pretend not to see today ?

[maggiesmith]

In the South there is always that "how's your mama" conversation. Mostly people are friendly and I try to make some small talk so I can connect a bit. I am very much an outsider here. When people like me they think I think just like them. I can't get any deeper relationships because I am not religious. There is allot to be said civility.

[suzhampton]

I love this, thank you! I'd add re the neighbors one, don't physically stop if they're chatty. Be friendly and kind but keep moving and getting in the car or whatever. Give them a smile and cheery wave, too, as you drive off.

[susiekay]

You’re the best Anna! Preordered your book and can’t wait to put my hands on it and read it on my 10 hour flight. Heartfelt thanks for helping us all 💞

[maximilian]

My problem is i smile at everyone in the hopes of getting one smile back, i rarely do, but when i do, my whole day is better. Truthfully it really hurts when no one acknowledges you exist, they dont even move, they expect you to move.

[LindaChapman-uc]

They put my oldest son in prison for years when I walked out into the street & started talking to my neighbors. Florida is different.

[Muchaspass]

Anna it feels awesome being a born again Christian in this great Commission. I'll be here in the Los Angeles inner city Metro Platforms and Beaches reaching out for the Lost. I felt a calling on my life.