{"product_id":"godmothers-gather-nicholas-epley-riley-blanks-reed","title":"Nicholas Epley \u0026 Riley Blanks Reed","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e📅 Event Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTUE NOV 10 @ 6 P.M.\u003cbr\u003e📍 Location:\u003c\/strong\u003e Godmothers\u003cbr\u003e2280 Lillie Avenue, Summerland, CA 93067\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/godmothers-gather-nicholas-epley-riley-blanks-reed-tickets-2002099865593\" style=\"background-color: #f05537; color: white; padding: 12px 24px; text-decoration: none; border-radius: 5px; display: inline-block; font-weight: bold;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e🎫 Get Your Tickets on Eventbrite\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eHow to reach out, overcome our self-imposed walls, and rediscover the joy of being human.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 20px 10px; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUniversity of Chicago psychologist Nicholas Epley joins us to discuss \"A Little More Social: How Small Choices Create Unexpected Happiness, Health, and Connection,\" his essential guide for finding the tiny moments of connection that matter more than we think for our health and happiness. He’ll be joined in conversation by Riley Blanks Reed, Godmothers’ head of storytelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cem\u003eWe know that social connection enriches our lives—so why do we hesitate to connect?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNicholas 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 such as:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSocial connection is a choice we make based on expectations about how others will respond to us—expectations that tend to be overly pessimistic.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntroverts and extroverts alike benefit from choosing to be a little more social.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMistaken expectations can cause us to avoid interacting in ways that create strong connections—such as having a conversation—in favor of less satisfying interactions—such as social media or texting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhile many books promise one big fix, making a habit of small connections is much more likely to improve your life.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe habits and practices that Epley advocates are approachable. The beauty of this book is that small acts have an outsized impact on the most important parts of our lives.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBridging the gap between two people is easier than we think, and success is more likely if we choose to be a little more social.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- - - - -\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note: Out of respect for our authors and other guests—and to ensure everyone's safety—the front door will be locked 15 minutes after the event starts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- - - - -\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a ticketed event.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTICKET OPTIONS INCLUDE:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\/\/ TICKET + BOOK includes one entry + one copy of the book, which will be handed out at check-in the night of the event.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\/\/ TICKET ONLY includes one entry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\/\/ OPENING ACT tickets are lower-priced spots for early birds. 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