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Bring a Mate (Especially One Who's Nervous)

The best thing you can do for someone is show up with them.

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TL;DR

Text someone tonight. 'I've found this thing, I'm going Wednesday, come with me.' That's the message.

Why this matters

Loneliness affects around 1 in 4 UK adults some or all of the time — being asked to join something matters more than you think.

Source: NHS — Loneliness in adults

There's someone in your life right now who's been meaning to "get back into it." You are the invitation they've been waiting for.

  • 1Text them tonight. Don't overthink the wording.
  • 2"I've found this thing, I'm going Wednesday, come with me." That's the whole message.
  • 3Two nervous people = both easier.
  • 4Bringing someone is also the fastest way to hold yourself accountable.

COMMON MISTAKES

  • ×Overthinking the wording. Short and casual wins.
  • ×Waiting for them to invite themselves. They won't.
  • ×Being embarrassed if they say no. Ask someone else.

LEVEL UP

  • Do it monthly — one new person invited every 30 days.
  • Bring a whole group from work.
  • Become the person your circle looks to for 'what are we doing?'
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