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requar t1_itqkedh wrote

Just continue doing it. Things will be uncomfy, but so is doing anything new

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NarrativeScorpion t1_itqn3my wrote

Do it more.

It's really the only way. Take headphones, listen to podcasts, or music, or Audiobooks. Take a book with you (or an ereader, or get an ereader app on your phone to save bringing an extra item)

Just remember, 99.9% of the people you see won't even really see your face, let alone remember anything about you in five minutes time (unless you're doing/wearing something really outlandish)

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let_it_simmer t1_itqnl5i wrote

Just remember you’re there for yourself, and that the majority of people wish they had the confidence to do what you’re doing.

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Cold-Albatross t1_itrmi7v wrote

Get older. You just stop giving a damn!

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Teknuma t1_itqkr4i wrote

Bring a Kindle and do some reading. You are therefore not staring at other people.

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Witty-Neat-9934 t1_its199k wrote

Everyone is busy on the phone anyways, so no one is even staring at each other

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the_honest_liar t1_itqnst4 wrote

Try easing into it by doing activities that have less individual focus on you, it'll feel less weird. Hiking, walking/cycling places, farmers markets, festivals/events, movie theater. Museums. Bringing a book someplace to read is good too. Once you're more comfortable with it you can get more adventurous.

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ChipLong7984 t1_itrq6vf wrote

Truly no one cares or thinks it weird to see a person doing something normal on there own. Ignore the paranoia

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SecretCartographer28 t1_ittkh6y wrote

Enjoy the benefits, go when you want, do what you want, leave when you want! Add tours/lectures to meet same. 🖖

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Wunjo26 t1_itxv88t wrote

Are you asking about how to go outside by yourself or are you asking about how to socialize with strangers in public when you are by yourself?

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