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I’m a quiet person. Usually. I get quieter in groups. More so when people are new to me. And because of this, I’ve been misunderstood a lot in my life. I’ve been assumed to be rude, disinterested, stuck up, bitchy, and to dislike people, amongst other things. But that’s not me at all. I’ve always…
You might be wondering what to expect at one of our Quiet Meet Ups in Cornwall… We know what it’s like. Meeting new people and going to new places as an introverted, shy or sensitive person can feel daunting. So often it feels like we need to try and push ourselves to match the louder,…
It’s often the quieter moments that help someone feel welcome. A warm hello. A gentle check-in. A chair nudged slightly so the group feels easier to join. That’s what our volunteer Quiet Connectors offer. We’re there to help create a calm, inclusive space where people can settle in and feel they belong. No pressure. Just…
Do you love trying out new activities? Or do you feel a bit anxious about having a go at something new with other people? Perhaps it’s a bit of both, like me? In the last few months of 2022, I stretched my comfort zone by joining in sessions of laughing yoga, writing, costume life drawing…
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If you consider yourself introverted, sensitive or shy, then we’re your people. Our weekly Meet Ups gently connect quieteers like us in a safe, relaxing space where it’s okay to talk and it’s okay to be quiet too. Here, you can flourish in your life and career as your true quiet self – and help…
Welcome to our messages of gratitude for December from Hayley and Stacie to Team Quiet. This month we’re focusing on gratitude for the part that everyone played in the Quieteers Christmas Celebration last Thursday. The event didn’t quite go to plan and there were things outside of all of our control that we hadn’t accounted…
Dear Quieteers, We’d like to pause and offer a heartfelt apology. At our Christmas Celebration Meet Up, we fell short of fully living up to our values, and for this, we’re truly sorry. Our goal was to create a space that felt calm, safe, and inclusive, where every person could feel welcome and comfortable. We…
Welcome to the November Round Up. Thank you for the outpouring of love and gratitude and shining a light on the positives this month. I really appreciate every one of you. As we go through winter, let’s place our intention on connection, even though we might be busy or reaching out might feel hard. Please take this…
Are those of us experiencing social anxiety happier alone? It would be easy to assume that someone experiencing social anxiety is happier alone than with other people. After all, feeling socially anxious means fearing social situations and, to avoid potential rejection, criticism and ridicule, we tend to avoid social interactions. This belief can fuel our…
We all deserve to feel seen and heard… We’re living in a culture that often expects people who are quiet, sensitive, shy or experiencing social anxiety to ‘step up’ and share their stories, raising their voices to match the volume of the room; to position themselves so that they can be seen and heard by…
Welcome to our quieteer celebration & gratitude messages for October. Thank you for being part of QC. This work feels so important for us all, and we’re grateful to be doing it with you by our side. Messages of Gratitude 💫 There are two people who are always happy and smiling when they walk through…
New MeetUp in Liskeard Creating Quiet Connections Liskeard dance fitness instructor and psychology student, Ellie Zalick, is bringing together people who consider themselves to be quieter to gently make meaningful connections with others in their own way and at their own pace. As a volunteer connector with Quiet Connections CIC, Ellie is creating a welcoming…