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HushFest is on the horizon. Cornwall’s festival of quietness, shaped by our community. |
News and information about what’s happening within Quiet Connections and the local area, and how the work we do is supporting people to grow their confidence when they’re feeling socially anxious, shy and not good enough.
In a world that often equates loudness with success, those of us who are naturally quiet can feel out of place, undervalued, and misunderstood. But what if our quietness was not just acceptable, but celebrated? What if the world recognised the strength, insight, and empathy that quiet people bring to the table? This is the…
Volunteering can be a rewarding and enriching experience with a great many health and well-being benefits, but what if you’re someone who feels more at ease in quieter, more intimate settings? If you identify as introverted, shy, sensitive, or if you find social situations challenging, becoming a ‘Quiet Connector’ could be the perfect opportunity for…
At Quiet Connections, we understand the power of connection and the profound impact it can have on our lives. Our community thrives on the understanding, togetherness, and belonging we create together. To help foster these connections, we’re inviting compassionate individuals to join us as Quiet Connectors at our Meet Ups across Cornwall. Being a Quiet…
As we reach the end of another year together, we’re pausing to reflect on the difference that’s been made. Quietly, steadily, and with care. This year, our community has grown in both strength and softness. We’ve continued to create spaces across Cornwall where quieter people—those of us who are shy, introverted, highly sensitive, or experiencing…
Hi, I’m Nikk. I started with Quiet Connections in 2017 when it was just a little seed. I have seen it grow and have been involved in it as much as I can over this time by attending courses, groups, socials and coaching. Through all my time with Quiet Connections, I have grown myself from…
Quiet Connections is six years old! I thought it was just me –that I was weird, defective and didn’t fit in. For as long as I could remember, I’d been shy and struggled to talk to people or cope with attention. I hid myself away, expecting rejection, and keeping myself isolated in the ‘shy box’…
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…