How to Improve Conversation, Boost Social Appeal, and Ease Anxiety with One Trait

Ever feel like your conversations could be more engaging or your social life more fulfilling? You might be lacking in a key ingredient: Social Curiosity. Don’t try to be interesting, focus on becoming INTERESTED. For those looking to dig deeper into this topic, check out my book here: https://geni.us/DatingWithoutFear To work more on your social and psychological health, sign up for the newsletter: https://learn.thomassmithyman.com/email 📚 What You'll Learn: How curiosity can deepen your conversations and broaden your social horizons. The research-backed appeal of social curiosity and why it captivates people. Why and how social curiosity can help alleviate social anxiety. Practical techniques to cultivate social curiosity and elevate your interactions. As a clinical psychologist, I use social curiosity in my practice. But this isn't limited to professionals; anyone can benefit from honing this skill. By the end of this video, you'll be equipped to transform your social interactions for the better. 💬 Join the Conversation: Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more content grounded in psychological research and clinical practice. Please share your experiences or additional tips in the comments below. Let's build a community where open, curious conversation is the norm. As I said in the video, I'll create an advanced social curiosity video--so please let me know what you'd like help with. Today we'll talk about: 0:00 - Intro: The Most Important Social Skill 1:06 - Two common deficits of social curiosity 1:47 - The power of curiosity to gain social capital 2:17 - My story of how I learned to be socially curious 3:28 - Curiosity makes socializing more fun 3:45 - Curiosity is an attractive trait 4:56 - Curiosity can reduce social anxiety 6:20 - The importance of accepting what people disclose 6:42 - How to be socially curious 7:45 - Tip 1: Repeat back any questions you’re asked 8:38 - Tip 2: Ask follow up questions 9:49 - Tip 3: How to find social curiosity topics 11:28 - Tip 4: Advanced curiosity skills in conversations 12:40 - Get more in my book 13:00 - Let me know your reactions and questions 13:27 - My book is out :) I'm Dr. Thomas Smithyman, a clinical psychologist making videos to help people improve their social lives and overcome social anxiety. QUESTION — Have a question about anything related to socializing or social anxiety? Post in the comments section of this video. MY BOOK Out now: https://geni.us/DatingWithoutFear ONLINE THERAPY I'm not currently accepting new patients for individual therapy. INSTAGRAM Follow me here:   / socialanxietyequation   PODCASTS 📱 Subscribe and Listen to the Anxious in Austin Podcast here:: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4xUWe9A... Subscribe to my channel Here:    / @drthomassmithyman   My mission here is to use video to help people overcome social anxiety. Most people with social anxiety never seek help, and those who do usually wait 16 years! Treatment is effective but people don't know about it. I'd like that to change, and I'd really appreciate any help. PLEASE READ If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, please call a local emergency telephone number or go immediately to the nearest emergency room. DISCLAIMER This information is for educational purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for clinical care. Please consult a health care provider for guidance specific to your case.