Hi there. The first step is always the hardest. Just force yourself to do it. Lots of ways to meet new people IRL. Meetup.com, local clubs and societies , local sportscentre, just going for a walk and saying 'hi' to people. Just try not to get discouraged. I find a fair number of people in todays society aren't particularly friendly, for whatever reason, but make eye contact, smile, be cheerful and hope for the best, good luck.