# Being Confident is a Choice: Steps I've Taken to Improve My Social Life

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Podcast: [Dialogue with Dylan](https://stenobird.com/podcast/dialogue-with-dylan-7051822)
Published: 2025-09-05T21:00:00+00:00
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With the increase of loneliness and self isolation in today's world, I wanted to talk about these topics and practical ways that I've made improvements to my social life. I struggled with confidence for many years but think I've gone in the right direction recently. I don't want sympathy. I want to talk about SOLUTIONS! I cover topics like letting go of limiting identities that you may have developed during childhood, being proactive by creating opportunities to meet people, avoiding comparis...

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