Intro to SucceedSocially.com
SucceedSocially.com is a free guide on social skills and overcoming shyness and insecurities for adults and older teenagers. Its focus is on helping people who feel behind in their communication skills, confidence, and friendships catch up in those areas. It's written by Chris MacLeod, MSW, a counselor who had his own struggles with social awkwardness, anxiety, and loneliness.
It covers the core social skills trouble areas, such as:
- Shyness, Social Anxiety, Insecurities, And Low Self-Confidence
- Making Conversation
- Making Friends
- Improving Your Overall Social Personality And Package
It also covers issues related to the process and idea of improving socially, like:
- The Overall Process Of Working On Your People Skills - Having The Right Expectations, Finding Motivation, Etc.
- Feeling Wary Or Ambivalent About The Idea Of Having To Change Socially
- Feeling Your Main Social Problem Is You Get Flak For Being Different, Not That You Have Bad People Skills
Browse All The Site's Articles
Latest Articles
When You Feel Like Your Boring Past Hinders Your Conversations
- September 25, 2023
"I've Been Working On My Social Issues For Several Years And Things Still Haven't Changed"
- September 4, 2023
When You Feel Like Giving Up On Trying To Make Friends Or Get Over Your Shyness
- August 14, 2023
When You Feel Really Lonely And Disconnected When You Don't Have Plans For A Few Days, Even Though Your Social Life Is Decent Overall
- July 24, 2023
Mildly "Selfish" Things That Are Okay To Do In Conversations
- June 26, 2023
How To Get Past A Reputation For Being Weird Or Awkward
- June 5, 2023
It's Not Weird If You Have To Get Momentum Going In Some Of Your Conversations Every Time
- May 15, 2023
Thoughts On Self-Deprecating Humor
- April 24, 2023
Don't Let Shame About Spending "Too Much" Time Working On Your Mental Health Or Social Issues Hold You Back From Healing
- April 3, 2023
Good, Possible, And Iffy Reasons To Quit Seeing Your Psychotherapist
- March 13, 2023
The Social Skills Guidebook
There's also a book that grew out of the site's writing. It's available as a paperback, ebook, and audiobook:
