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…
Trying something new without losing yourself in the noise Last week, a ‘hush’ of Quieteers –18 of us in fact– found ourselves ‘Locked In’ a room together. The kind of room where the only way out is by solving a series of clues and puzzles. Yup, Locked In Escape Room. A place that might seem…
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…
As we welcome in the beginning of Summer (and hopefully some sun! 🌞), I can’t help but awe at the natural flow of season to season – seriously, this happens every 3 months for me, maybe it’s the same for you too? In that state of awe, I often find myself reflecting on the past few months, and…
One of our favourite things about running a programme like Socially Anxious to Quietly Confident (which runs online twice a year) is seeing our Quieteers grow and achieve things they once didn’t think possible. It’s one thing to tell you about our personal stories on the path from social anxiety to quiet confidence, but you really…
Radio presenter, Chloé Eathorne, shares her experiences of shyness and social anxiety with us in this interview with Stacie Clark. Chloé’s show ‘The Wildflower Hour’ on Source FM, is an hour thriving with an eclectic mix of feel-good indie tunes alongside discussing all things art, poetry and mental health. What is your story and how can you relate…
Want to know more about the Socially Anxious to Quietly Confident programme mentioned in today’s episode? Find out more and sign up here. Hayley and Stacie explore the emotional rollercoaster that we experience when we take on a new challenge that evokes anxiety within us. Together, we’ll explore: The Ping Pong contemplation stage that occurs…
If you’re at the beginning of your journey from social anxiety to quiet confidence, you might be wondering where do you start and struggling to put one foot in front of the other. We know it can feel overwhelming and there are a variety of puzzle pieces to collect along the way. So, to help…
The Power of Nature If there was a free, natural medicine for stress and anxiety available to you close to home, would you use it? For a while now, we have all been told that nature can benefit our mental health. Perhaps it’s something we’ve never really looked into, but it is something we seem…
Dating is not easy… Dating is one of those things that we tend to think we ‘should’ be able to do because other people seem to find it so easy. But the truth is that dating isn’t easy -and this is true even for people who don’t experience social anxiety regularly. I promise, it’s not…
“You have to step out of your comfort zone! Just do it!”. My entire life I have been hearing this. And chances are, you have too. When I was 13, I attempted to just step out of my comfort zone (like they told me to). And I literally got stuck on top of a 12-foot…
It’s easy to get into the habit of avoiding exercise because we’re feeling self-conscious. With body image being a key shame trigger for both women and men, I know I’m not alone in worrying what people will think of my sweaty red face, blotchy chest, wobbly bits, inability to control my panting, and even the…