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HushFest is on the horizon. Cornwall’s festival of quietness, shaped by our community. |
In a world where the spotlight often shines on extroverted traits, it’s time to acknowledge and celebrate the unique strengths that introverted individuals bring to the table. Quiet strength manifests in various forms, from deep introspection and thoughtful analysis to empathetic listening and creative problem-solving. While extroversion is often equated with confidence and assertiveness, introverts…
At Quiet Connections, we understand how tough it can be to feel like you don’t quite fit in. Maybe you’ve been there—sitting in a classroom, heart pounding, wishing you could raise your hand and speak up, but the fear of judgment holds you back. Or perhaps you’ve avoided job interviews, terrified that you’ll stumble over…
In recent years, the fields of psychology and neuroscience have significantly advanced our understanding of the intricate relationship between trauma, nervous system functioning, and social anxiety. This relationship is complex, deeply rooted in our biology, and has profound implications for mental health treatment. This blog post delves into how trauma impacts the nervous system, how…
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…
When we think of Chris Evans, most of us picture him as the fearless and charismatic Captain America. However, behind the superhero persona, Chris Evans has openly shared his experiences of being a quieter person with experiences of shyness and social anxiety, revealing a side of himself that many of us can relate to. In…
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…
When you think of a woman who founded a successful global company, what do you see? Now add presenting at conferences, delivering training workshops and working with high-profile organisations. You probably picture a person full of extroverted confidence, who must never struggle to speak, network, or feel doubtful, don’t you? It’s easy for us to…
Affectionately known as Action Nan, Pat Smith stands tall with fire in her belly. You can feel her passion from the back of the room. You can also sense that standing centre-stage on a red carpet in the TEDxTruro spotlight isn’t where she feels most at home. I imagine doing a TED Talk is a…
Wherever there is sadness, there is also so much more… It can be easy to zoom in on what feels painful or uncomfortable for us and to colour our world as if that’s all there is. But what else would we notice if we took a step back, open to seeing the bigger picture? This wisdom…
We all have days when we need a boost. We might be feeling low on confidence, misunderstood, or doubting our abilities. These TED talks are for those days. Days when you need a pep talk on the unique qualities we can bring to the world. Talks to lift the spirit and remind you, it’s ok to be you.
Somewhere down the line, I noticed that just because I would not voice a great deal, it did not mean i was listening in its stead. You may have encountered this difficulty many a time and it may be quite obvious to you, but your silence is not necessarily you giving your attention, rather you…
In the nineteenth century, when the Bronte sisters published their literary works, they did so under male pseudonyms. It was either that or they were at risk of their novels, at best, not being taken seriously, at worst, never to be seen hot off the press and selling at all. Clearly, there was no question,…