Why self-compassion is the antidote to self-criticism
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Why self-compassion is the antidote to self-criticism

It’s easy to think that self-compassion is something you can get by without. You can be compassionate towards others, and that’s all that really matters right? But is this true? You only have so much compassion to give. If you’re not re-filling that reservoir of compassion, you’re going to dry up. And then what? Your…

How to use the balanced breathing technique for anxiety
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How to use the balanced breathing technique for anxiety

Managing anxiety Your body’s response to stress is triggered automatically by a part of your nervous system that you have little control over. This takes you out of a calm and balanced state and puts you into a state of ‘fight or flight’, altering your heart rate, blood pressure and your breathing. This is when…

Mindset tips for overcoming nervousness in speaking
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Mindset tips for overcoming nervousness in speaking

At April’s Speaking Connections gathering, we spent some time sharing the valuable tips that our members are already using in overcoming nervousness in speaking. This is one of a two-part post sharing our members’ wisdom. Look out for our previous post passing on the gatherings practical tips. Getting into the right frame of mind What can you do to relax before an…

Practical tips for overcoming nervousness in speaking
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Practical tips for overcoming nervousness in speaking

At April’s Speaking Connections gathering, we spent some time sharing the valuable tips that our members are already using in overcoming nervousness in speaking. This is one of a two-part post sharing our members’ wisdom. Look out for our next post passing on the gatherings mindset tips. Practising and using prompts One of the best ways to ease the anxiety…

If I can do this, what will you achieve? [Workshop review by Sarah Summers]
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If I can do this, what will you achieve? [Workshop review by Sarah Summers]

Sarah Summers joined us for our first confidence workshop last week, and since then she’s made enough tiny tweaks to achieve some big things! Thanks for sharing your experience with us. We wish you the best of luck on your path to a new career. You are truly quietly confident 🙂 Sarah says… I was thrilled when Quiet…

Could Quiet Connections increase your confidence? [Workshop review by Stacie Clark]

Could Quiet Connections increase your confidence? [Workshop review by Stacie Clark]

Has a lack of confidence ever stopped you from achieving something you truly wanted to? Prevented you from speaking your mind? Or resulted in a downward spiral of anxiety and depression? I know it has for me – and I’m sure I’m not alone. In fact, I’ve been feeling this way recently, so when I was invited…