{"id":1951,"date":"2021-05-01T05:52:00","date_gmt":"2021-05-01T05:52:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/codetofreedom.com\/?p=1951"},"modified":"2021-04-30T05:53:26","modified_gmt":"2021-04-30T05:53:26","slug":"6-tips-om-j-sociale-vaardigheden-te-verbeteren","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/codetofreedom.com\/en\/6-tips-to-improve-your-social-skills\/","title":{"rendered":"6 tips to improve your social skills"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Mensen zijn van nature sociale wezens; we hunkeren naar verbindingen en zinvolle banden met anderen. Een gezonde relatie met anderen is een essentieel onderdeel van iemands welzijn. Sociaal welzijn betekent jezelf en ook  met anderen koesteren. Het gaat om de sociale vaardigheden voor het opbouwen van gezonde en ondersteunende relaties. Het gaat om het maken van een echte band &#8211; sociale steun geven en ontvangen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>No one is an island in itself<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Research suggests that people who are alone and isolated are more prone to chronic illness. A positive social network can encourage and support a person to be the best person you can be. It makes you emotionally resilient and improves your self-confidence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A positive social life and strong social networks also have health benefits, such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Helps you live a longer life<\/li><li>Lowers the risk of cardiovascular disease and lowers blood pressure<\/li><li>Strengthens the immune system to fight infectious diseases<\/li><li>Increases happiness and reduces stress and anxiety<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The fact that some people are better social communicators has led others to believe that they have no chance to improve their skills. This is a misconception because like many other skills, social skills can really be learned and improved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Below are some tips for developing your <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Social_skills\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"social skills (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"rank-math-link\">social skills<\/a> to help you begin your journey to social well-being.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>First, use your ears, not your mouth<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Listen<\/strong>. Velen van ons denken dat communicatie draait om praten. We onderbreken, adviseren en bekritiseren iemand zonder na te denken over wat hij \/ zij zei. In dit tijdperk waarin snelle communicatie wijdverbreid is, lijkt het erop dat het vermogen om te luisteren nu ongebruikelijk wordt, aangezien iedereen zo&#8217;n haast lijkt te hebben om te zeggen wat ze bezighouden. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>People make themselves <em>more<\/em> worry about what they&#039;re going to say next then just keep their ears open. Good <a href=\"\/en\/tag\/communicatie\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"communication (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"rank-math-link\">communication<\/a> requires both good listening and talking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To be able to listen carefully, we must first pay attention. Be interested in that person and ask open questions. Stop chatting and start really listening. After all, people prefer good listeners to good talkers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Use silence<\/strong>. People are often afraid of this. Many of us become uncomfortable and self-conscious when it is quiet at the table. We always believe that silence kills the conversation. But there&#039;s a difference between being quiet all the time and knowing when to shut up. Silence allows the speaker to reflect on his or her own feelings and move on at his or her own pace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>It&#039;s not about you, it&#039;s about them<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To be interesting, you have to be interested in the other person. Humans are by nature vain; we prefer to experience a sense of importance ourselves. People may not be as interested in you as you might like to think. If we just try to impress people, we will never have many real friends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Concentreer je in plaats daarvan op de ander en moedig hem of haar aan om over zichzelf te praten. Zorg dat ze zich goed voelen door ze aandacht te geven, dat je hun naam onthoud en oprecht in ze ge\u00efnteresseerd bent. Verplaats de focus van jezelf naar de andere persoon en je zult niet het gevoel hebben dat je onder druk staat om &#8216;een show op te zetten&#8217;. Door dit te doen, maak je het jezelf gemakkelijker om jouw gedachten en idee\u00ebn voor iemand meer open te stellen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>Spread the happiness<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Happiness is contagious. Everyone in the world is looking for <a href=\"\/en\/tag\/geluk\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"luck (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"rank-math-link\">luck<\/a> and there is a certain way to get it, and that is by controlling your thoughts. Happiness does not come from external forces; it comes from internal circumstances. Instead of focusing on the negative, focus on the positive outcomes of a problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Researchers followed more than 4,700 people for 20 years and found that people who are happy can transfer their happiness to someone. People respond more to speakers who spread happiness, and a smile can make you more likable and charming. This is how people come to you instead of you coming to them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-pullquote\"><blockquote><p>Happy people focus on what they have. Unhappy people focus on what&#8217;s missing. &#8211; Buddha<\/p><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The thoughts you keep in your head determine how you feel. It&#039;s not about what you have or where you are now; it is your approach and dealings with it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>Have a good sense of humor<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A good sense of humor always keeps everyone in a good mood. In addition, they will always try to find ways to talk to you, if you are the type of person who likes to interact. Whether it is about making a boring party lively or being interested in the conversation partner. Having a great personality with a pinch of good humor is one of the best traits you can build.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>Be nice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Be the kind of person you want to meet yourself. Behavior is an essential part of our relationships with others. Our character determines our actions and interactions, and how we treat other people. People unconsciously value the rule of reciprocity. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/codetofreedom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/2021-05-01-5-tips-om-jouw-sociale-vaardigheden-te-verbeteren-be-kind-wees-aardig.jpg\" alt=\"Improve social skills with others? Be nice! (fig.)\" class=\"wp-image-1959\" width=\"423\" height=\"463\" srcset=\"https:\/\/codetofreedom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/2021-05-01-5-tips-om-jouw-sociale-vaardigheden-te-verbeteren-be-kind-wees-aardig.jpg 564w, https:\/\/codetofreedom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/2021-05-01-5-tips-om-jouw-sociale-vaardigheden-te-verbeteren-be-kind-wees-aardig-274x300.jpg 274w, https:\/\/codetofreedom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/2021-05-01-5-tips-om-jouw-sociale-vaardigheden-te-verbeteren-be-kind-wees-aardig-11x12.jpg 11w, https:\/\/codetofreedom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/2021-05-01-5-tips-om-jouw-sociale-vaardigheden-te-verbeteren-be-kind-wees-aardig-150x164.jpg 150w, https:\/\/codetofreedom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/2021-05-01-5-tips-om-jouw-sociale-vaardigheden-te-verbeteren-be-kind-wees-aardig-300x328.jpg 300w, https:\/\/codetofreedom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/2021-05-01-5-tips-om-jouw-sociale-vaardigheden-te-verbeteren-be-kind-wees-aardig-384x420.jpg 384w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 423px) 100vw, 423px\" \/><figcaption>Improve social skills with others? Be nice! (<a href=\"https:\/\/i.pinimg.com\/564x\/37\/15\/a8\/3715a837476eab24a9599536663fb8dd.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"image (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"rank-math-link\">fig<\/a>.)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>If you treat someone well, he \/ she will want to treat you the same way. Our community thrives by showing support and empathy to other people. By being selfless and considerate, we develop strong bonds that build on trust.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Be sincere and give honest appreciation. Show respect for other people&#039;s opinions and try to see things from other people&#039;s point of view.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>The art of persuasion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The best communicator knows how to use body language and words to converse. In fact, body language is more than 90 percent of what you communicate. Your thoughts and feelings are reflected in your body language, such as your mannerisms, hand gestures, eyes and posture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Gebruik de kracht van taal om iemand te overtuigen. Vermijd bijvoeglijk naamwoorden, zoals &#8216;heel&#8217;. In plaats van &#8220;heel slim&#8221; te zeggen, zeg je &#8216;briljant&#8217; of vervang je &#8216;heel mooi&#8217; door &#8216;mooi&#8217;. Lichaamstaal, zoals oogcontact, zorgt ervoor dat je meer ge\u00efnteresseerd lijkt, en aandacht schenken aan iemand maakt je serieuzer en sympathieker.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>Celebrate your social skills!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Forget shyness and enjoy your social skills by saying hello and smiling at a stranger. You can also start nurturing our relationships by joining a volunteer group, an art club, or by calling an old friend you&#039;ve unfortunately lost touch with. Start making new friends while maintaining your old relationships.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><small class=\"sources\">Sources include Audible (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.audible.co.uk\/?ref=Adbl_ip_rdr_from_US&amp;source_code=AUK30DFT1BkWS0826159058&amp;ipRedirectFrom=US&amp;ipRedirectOriginalURL=pd%2FSocial-Skills-Audiobook%2FB086CVP5JZ\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"link (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"rank-math-link\">link<\/a>), ConnectedWomen (<a aria-label=\"link (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.connectedwomen.co\/magazine\/5-tips-to-improve-your-social-skills\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"rank-math-link\">link<\/a>), Indeed (<a aria-label=\"link (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.indeed.com\/career-advice\/career-development\/developing-social-skills\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"rank-math-link\">link<\/a>), TimesofIndia (<a aria-label=\"link (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/life-style\/relationships\/love-sex\/5-habits-that-can-help-you-develop-high-social-skills\/photostory\/79657874.cms?picid=79657898\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"rank-math-link\">link<\/a>)<\/small><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Mensen zijn van nature sociale wezens; we hunkeren naar verbindingen en zinvolle banden met anderen. 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