What is a Quieteer? There’s no one way to be quiet. No single story that fits us all. We’ve come to know and love a wide and wonderful range of people who feel most at home in the calm, the thoughtful, and the slow. People who care deeply, notice quietly, and move through the world…
Social anxiety can feel like a heavy weight, often keeping us stuck in place, worried about what others think or afraid to reach for the things we truly want. You might find yourself creating excuses or putting off goals because the anxiety just feels too big to tackle. In this encouraging and practical workshop, Kyle…
It can be easy to feel as though we are stuck, shaped entirely by our circumstances, past experiences, or even our own habits. Sometimes it seems as if our sense of self has been cast in stone. Yet, just as the tide moves and reshapes the shore, we too are capable of shifting, growing and…
Halloween is just one night we get to pretend and put on a costume. Yet, for many of us, the act of masking isn’t limited to October. We may have been wearing a careful, complex mask every day for as long as we can remember. This isn’t one we buy in a shop. It’s the…
Many of us carry a quiet sense of not enoughness through life. It can appear in different ways – feeling too quiet, too shy, too serious, too emotional, too loud, or not brave, confident or relaxed enough. However it shows up, this sense of lack can shape how we see ourselves and how we move…
Looking after our mental wellbeing does not need to be complicated or time-consuming. Small, consistent practices can make a meaningful difference in how we feel day to day. In this workshop, Mindfulness Mindset Coach, Dr. Alice Rizzi, PsyD, invites us to explore mindfulness and meditation in a way that is accessible, practical, and grounded. You…
Quietness can bring so much value to a workplace. Yet, many of us have grown up believing that being reserved, reflective, or softly spoken means we’ll be overlooked, underestimated, or left behind. These two workshops, led by Lara Hayward, ex-lawyer and Strategic Lead for Creative Careers & Sustainability at Oxford University, invite us to see…
The shift into autumn is always noticeable. The mornings feel cooler, the evenings draw in, and the light changes in a way that makes everything look softer. Some people find this time of year comforting, with the thought of cosy evenings, warm drinks, and time indoors. For others, it can feel heavy or uncertain, stirring…
Sitting quietly alongside someone else can feel surprisingly comforting. You don’t need to talk or do anything special. Just sharing the same space, each person in their own little world, can bring a sense of ease. For those of us who are naturally quieter, this kind of togetherness often feels more genuine than busy socialising….
Pam Beesly is having her moment again. With The Paper – a spin-off of The Office (US) – now streaming, and the Office Ladies podcast dedicating an episode to her character, now feels like the perfect time to celebrate one of television’s most quietly powerful characters. There’s a theory that The Office is really Pam’s…
Thinking. I do this activity a lot; in fact I think most of us do. Why? As humans we like to think about the smallest of details. Dear reader, I find myself getting stuck in a tangle of thoughts, and I’m wondering if this is just a me problem or a you problem too?. With…
Finding Stillness: How Meditation Can Support Quieter Souls Meditation is one of those words we hear often, yet it can carry different meanings. For some, it brings an image of serene stillness, for others a discipline that feels out of reach. And if you’re someone who is introverted, highly sensitive, shy, or experiencing social anxiety,…
As we gather in community, we start to let one another see more of who we are. For many of us quieteers, that doesn’t come easily. To share a personal story can feel like placing a fragile treasure into someone else’s hands. Trust is what makes this possible. It’s the thread that allows us to…