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2026-05-12 · 20:35 UTC ·@adele_bloch ·1 min read

Brief

Adele Bloch's 2026-05-12 post lists 14 concrete habits to increase everyday connection—from putting away your phone and removing headphones to hosting small dinners (she highlights 'even just 4 people') and creating recurring rituals. Worm Girl (@wirmgurl) adds that socializing should be treated like exercise: do it even when you don't feel like it.

Why it matters

@adele_bloch (2026-05-12 20:35:00+00:00) posted 14 actionable steps to 'social maxx' more, including: get off your phone, take out headphones, be warm to strangers, introduce yourself to neighbors, drop by friends' homes, bring back game nights, try local events, build slowness, create rituals, ask 1:1, and 'host gatherings (even just 4 people)'.

Key details

  • Reply from Worm Girl (@wirmgurl) calls socialising 'like exercise' — a controversial opinion stating you should socialize even when you don't feel like it because it's beneficial (source tweet id 2048168480294174802).
Source evidence

how to social maxx more:

> get off your phone
> take out your headphones
> be warm to strangers - smile, nod, say a quick hello
> introduce yourself to your neighbors
> drop by your friend's homes
> bring back random game nights
> try out new events in your area
> build in more slowness into your day to bring back serendipity
> create recurring rituals for organic interactions
> go to stuff even when you're tired
> explore new neighborhoods - it puts you in a more open headspace
> ask people to hangout 1:1
> make new memories with old friends
> host gatherings in your area (even just 4 people for dinner counts!)

YOU are in control of creating more connection in YOUR life

you got it!!!

🪱 Worm Girl 🪱 (@wirmgurl)

A controversial opinion of mine is that socialising is like exercise. Even if you don't feel in the mood to do it, you should still be doing it because it's good for you.

— https://nitter.net/wirmgurl/status/2048168480294174802#m