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turned to Assistant Professor of Psychology and Counseling Robert Alexander, Ph.D., for insight on a new socializing trend known as ‘soft socializing.’

Ideal for those who find themselves burned out after social situations, Alexander shared how low-pressure activities like walks, coffee dates, and creative hangouts can help people connect without burning out. 

“Many social settings are organized around performance: people often feel like they need to be interesting or responsive,鈥� said Alexander. 鈥淏ut soft socializing shifts the goal from performing to being present.鈥�

Alexander described that soft socializing activities can help people feel safe and like they truly belong 鈥� which can mean the difference between feeling restored by an event and feeling depleted.