why is it that i cant take the initiative in meeting people?

Question

i want to start conversations with people especially this person that i work with sometimes but my social and conversational skills are lacking

Answer 1

First get confidence by not putting yourself down. Write down a list of your good qualities and use them as your mantra.
Before you go to bed at night start repeating (in your head) your good qualities.
Examples:
Everyone likes me because I am smart.

Everyone likes me because I am interesting.

If you plant a seed and water it it will grow .The same goes for your confidence.

Answer 2

Go practice talking to yourself in the Mirror!! Get comfortable with yourself. Then when you are ready just be like How is your day going??? Simple questions!!!

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