Develop new skills, activities, interests

You can increase the number of people you can be friends with by developing your skills and interests. If you like sports, find out about Saturday sports clubs or after school lessons.

Look into swimming, dance, tennis and gymnastics classes. Check out the local Scouts and Guides, acting or martial arts classes.

See if you can take music lessons or learn to play the guitar.

Not only will these things increase your self-confidence, they will give you a whole new group of people from which to find friends.

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