Tips for socialising??

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Hi everyone.
I was just reflecting on my social skills and realised that usually I manage to get through things (generally not just socialising) using little tricks and tips.
For example, when having to study for a test, I remember it better when I speak to someone as if I am teaching them about said subject, and talking through it helps as well.

Does anyone have any tricks for socialising that they have used and feel comfortable with/recommend?
I would prefer if these came from someone who is also on the spectrum, but any advice even from someone who is neurotypical will be really appreciated.

Ill quickly list some things I struggle with as of now.
I have difficulty making eye contact but its honestly not too bad if its direct but not prolonged. I just worry if they look anywhere else on my face as it makes me self-conscious and eventually I don't really feel comfortable talking, I just want to get over this.
I'm not good at reacting to certain things, overall I'm awkward in conversation, I always seem as if I don't want to speak, but I do and I do speak or atleast I try to (this is a big one that I really would like advice for)
I also have a fear of initiating things, I find sometimes it helps to remind myself that nothing really matters but even then it can still scare me.

Just any advice or tips will really be appreciated, anything honestly. I just don't know where to begin to start getting comfortable and used to socialising.

Thank you