Let’s get one thing straight. Sometimes it’s hard meeting new people and getting your social life back on track. We’re all so bogged down nowadays with commitments at work and home that it’s often difficult getting out there and having fun whenever we feel like it. If our friends aren’t busy with their families or partners, then it’s usually the excuse of “I can’t afford it this weekend, mate”. And money’s tight at the moment, so who can blame them?
So in the interest of keeping things fresh, we’ve decided to put a quick survival guide to saving your social life.
Make your social life a priority
You might get slammed down with your responsibilities, but unless you break routine and enjoy yourself on a regular basis you’re going to end up resenting everything else. Not to mention it can be a huge exertion on your mental wellbeing. So long as you’re not neglecting your responsibilities altogether, there should be no reason for you not to put your own gratification first.
Yes, yes, yes!
The trick to having a great social life is spontaneity. Don’t be afraid of saying “yes” to an invitation or opportunity to try something different. Chances are you’ve gotten into the habit of turning invitations down and the more you do, the more you’ll have reservations about accepting them. Change your mindset and try not to think about those so-called “consequences” of breaking your comfy routine.
Going out doesn’t cost the earth
Okay, some activities are more expensive than others. But it isn’t as though going out needs to be a drain on your finances. There are tons of things you can do for free, it’s the company that counts, and plan to spread more costly get togethers when everybody can do it.