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HushFest is on the horizon. Cornwall’s festival of quietness, shaped by our community. |
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…
For many of us who navigate the world through the lens of introversion, high sensitivity, or social anxiety, kindness is often our most natural language. We value harmony, and we are acutely aware of the emotional states of those around us. This deep-seated instinct to be considerate is a beautiful strength, yet without courage, it…
If you spend much of your day working, studying, or creating from home, you’ll know how easy it is to feel isolated or to lose focus in a space that’s meant to be comforting but is full of distractions. Sometimes we long for the gentle presence of others without the noise or social pressure of…
After the intensity of Christmas, January can arrive with a strange mix of expectations and exhaustion. The festive season often brings more socialising, more noise, more decision-making, and more emotional labour than usual. Even when parts of it are joyful, it can leave quieter, more sensitive people feeling drained. Add shorter days, colder weather, and…
For many people, Christmas is painted as a time of joy, togetherness, and celebration. But for quiet people, it can also feel exhausting or overwhelming. Busy shops and town centres filled with loud music. A constant stream of emails, adverts, and social media posts suggesting what you should be doing, buying, or feeling. Add in…
Sometimes feelings arrive because of circumstances, a transition we move through, or a sequence of small events that together leave us unsettled. All of us can feel grumpy, tired, restless, or tender at times. And in these moments, the feeling itself is the message. It is not a problem. It does not mean something needs…
We are all fascinated by storytelling, but have you ever stopped to think about the stories you tell yourself every single day? So often, a negative story is ringing in our ears – a narrative that says, ‘I can’t’ or ‘I’m not good enough.’ These old scripts can feel like a hard drive that’s stuck,…
There are moments in every relationship, friendship or community when something needs to be expressed. Something feels off, or heavy, or important. And for many of us who move quietly through the world, speaking into these moments can feel complicated. We want to be kind. We want to avoid hurting anyone. We care about the…
Life often feels like it’s constantly topping up our ‘stress cup.’ When we don’t take time to empty it, we can end up feeling overwhelmed, unbalanced, and far away from our natural calm state. Join Social Prescriber Leanna Cox as she helps you explore simple, proven actions you can take to support your own wellbeing,…
When anxiety feels overwhelming, what if you had a tool that was always with you – a portable, gentle way to settle your nervous system, feel calmer, and bring yourself back to the present moment? Feeling anxious is a normal part of life, but it doesn’t have to feel isolating or overwhelming. Certified EFT Practitioner…
As the days shorten and the air cools, something in many of us starts to shift. The world feels softer, slower. We find ourselves craving blankets, candlelight, quiet evenings. And somewhere deep inside, there’s a pull to retreat – not to escape life, but to rest within it. For quiet and sensitive people, this pull…
When stress hits, do you know how your body, breath, and mindset respond? You might notice repeated patterns – maybe your shoulders tense up, your breath gets shallow, or your thoughts start racing. It can often feel like you’re stuck in a loop, wondering where all this stress is residing within you. Join Elaine Macey,…
Do you have a great idea – perhaps a hobby that could become an income, or a community project to help others – but you worry about what people will think? Maybe you’d love to start a business or go self-employed, but that quiet voice insists it’s just not possible, or that you’ll get it…