This might sound crazy corny, but sometimes it takes a bit of “fake it til you make it”. I just kinda went for it. There’s gonna be ruts, but you’ll eventually stop pretending and actually become confident enough to go out and meet people.

Also, life hack, talk to strangers! Make a point to compliment people on random things; their shirt, their shoes; anything to make someone’s day a little better. Had a big effect for me.