A Little More Social: How Small Choices Create Unexpected Happiness, Health, and Connection [Audiobook]

We know that social connection enriches our lives—so why do we hesitate to connect? There is a paradox at the core of human life. We are a highly social species uniquely equipped to connect with other people and doing so is better for us. Yet we so often choose to be unsocial. We avoid talking to the stranger who sits next to us. We struggle to move beyond small talk with an acquaintance. We are reluctant to express our gratitude to people we appreciate. Every day, we avoid opportunities to connect with strangers, neighbors, colleagues, friends, and family. By missing those moments, we miss out on all the benefits of a more social life—one that is happier and healthier for everyone. University of Chicago psychologist and author, Nicholas Epley has spent his career studying the way we connect, and he has found that our social fears often keep us from reaching out. But Epley shows us how to seize the small moments with insights. Bridging the gap between two people is easier than we think, and success more likely, if we choose to be a little more social.