5 Exciting Ways To Expand Your Social Circle And Be More Successful

If your social life has been on the downhill or down low recently, maybe it is time to expand your social

circle and meet new and more interesting people. You have to decide the type of people you want to meet and where you are most likely to meet these people before you go about expanding your social circle. You also have to be clear about what you seek to achieve by expanding your network.

1)Connect with an influential person: if you want to get into a certain circle, all you need is one influential person within that circle to let you in. So you don't need to try to be friends with so many people, just find that one person who would be nice enough to bring you in and connect you to other people you need to meet. These people are usually very friendly and seem to have a lot of people around them.

2)Network constantly: always be on the lookout for opportunities to network and meet new people. Make sure you attend alumni events, seminars and conferences that would have the type of people you would like to meet. Some of these events would not be free, but it would be a worthwhile event to get access to certain circles and meet new and more interesting people.

3)Add value to people constantly: people like to associate with people who add value to them. When you meet someone new, seek ways you can add value to them. Listen to what they do and what they need and find ways to introduce them to someone or connect them with an opportunity. You immediately get in their good books and sometimes they might find ways to reciprocate. Even if they do not, you have sowed a good seed that you would surely reap in future.

4)Volunteer for a cause: volunteering is a great way to expand your social circle. You could volunteer in your religious organization or at a non-for profit. You can even volunteer one off for an event or project and you would be sure to expand your network and meet more interesting people. Some people have met spouses or business partners through volunteering, so it is a great opportunity not only to expand your social circle, but to also gain lifelong friendships.

5)Keep in touch regularly: meeting people is just half of the work, the more important half is staying in touch with them and finding ways you can benefit each other. You might not become close friends with all the people you meet, but you would have expanded your social circle with people you can reach out to when the opportunity arises.

Some benefits of having a great social circle are career, business and even relationship opportunities. Commit to applying one of these ways today and if there are other ways you have used to expand your network.

Written By Oma Julius
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