01/27/2025
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Finding friends as an adult can be hard, this is what I did to find my people:
Fully embrace your authenticity - Stop trying to fit into molds that donāt align with who you are. Once I let go of pretending, I started attracting people who appreciated me for me.
Follow your passions - Pursuing what I loveālike outdoor yogaāintroduced me to like-minded people who share similar interests and values. Passions create natural connection points. So do more of what you love.
Grow your instagram - I used Instagram to share my journey and connect with others living similar lifestyles. By posting about my experiences, I found a whole community of people with shared passions. Engaging with their content, messaging them, and building genuine connections turned Instagram into more than just a platformāit became a way to find my tribe. I canāt tell you how many of my friends Iāve now met through sliding into each others DMs š
Show up - Building community requires putting yourself out there, even when it feels uncomfortable. I made a habit of consistently attending meetups, workshops, and events. By showing up regularly in spaces that aligned with my interests, I built trust, familiarity, and meaningful connections over time. Itās not always instant, but persistence pays off.
Get uncomfortable - Real connections require vulnerability. Sharing my journey and my lifestyle choices, even when they felt ādifferent,ā allowed others to see me and connect. It also helped me w**d out the connections that werenāt meant for me.
Go to events ALONE - Going solo to events and festivals can feel intimidating, but itās one of the best ways to meet new people. Without the safety net of a group, I found myself more open to starting conversations and connecting with others. Itās also easier to immerse yourself in the experience and meet people who resonate with your energy. Some of my strongest connections came from showing up alone and being open to whatever unfolded.
