Things to do to keep busy (no phone)?

Im exactly like this too. It can be so hard because, while you want to talk to people, you can't bring yourself to do it. Working on your confidence will help with that (though I know that's hard).

Also, try to be more positive... people aren't as likely to talk to people who look upset/bored etc as you appear unapproachable. Smile more... it will draw people to you. Lastly, get out of the house more.. I always wondered why I didn't have friends, then I realised I barely left the house other than for work.

If you have a dog, take it for a walk... dogs are great conversation starters (.

I cant really gove you an answer,but what I can give you is a way to a solution, that is you have to find the anglde that you relate to or peaks your interest. A good paper is one that people get drawn into because it reaches them ln some way.As for me WW11 to me, I think of the holocaust and the effect it had on the survivors, their families and those who stood by and did nothing until it was too late.