In a society that often equates confidence with loudness and sociability with success, those of us who are naturally quiet can feel out of place. This cultural bias can lead to feelings of inadequacy and heightened self-consciousness, contributing to social anxiety. This response, while distressing, is not abnormal or unwarranted. In fact, social anxiety can…
In her groundbreaking book ‘Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking’, Susan Cain explores the often-overlooked strengths of introverted individuals and challenges the societal bias towards extroversion. For many of us, discovering the book ‘Quiet’ gave us a profound sense of validation and recognition. As introverts, we have often felt misunderstood, undervalued…
More and more people are becoming aware of the importance of understanding social anxiety, introversion, and shyness, shaping discussions about mental health and personal well-being. At Quiet Connections, we know that enhancing our understanding is a positive first step in helping us to lead more fulfilling lives. In this blog post, we will explore signs,…
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…
The problem of loneliness in the UK appears to be compounded for introverted personalities with research suggesting that introversion is found to be significantly associated with loneliness (Buecker et al., 2020). While many people feel they have few close friends in the UK, with 12% reporting that they have only one, the number of close…
We often think of ‘quiet’ as being an undesirable quality, that to communicate we must be loud and put ourselves out there – but nature teaches us differently. To survive, to thrive and to enjoy life, nature beautifully finds its own quieter ways of communicating. By looking at 5 incredible ways that nature uses quiet…
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…
Guest: Lara Hayward Website | Instagram | LinkedIn “I am a Career Coach and Blue Health Coach. I started my career as a litigation lawyer, a role which required me to put on an extrovert mask and be loud and fighty every day. Although the work could be interesting, pretending to be someone else was exhausting…
One of the more challenging aspects of life for those of us who are quieter and more introverted, is often our career. When we’re in job search mode, it can feel like our introversion seems to disqualify us for many jobs, or at least makes it hard to get past the interview stage. Job adverts talk…
Guest: Fiona Campbell-Howes, B2B Tech Writer Twitter I’d like to offer a warm thank you to quiet volunteer and community member, Julia, for her comfort zone stretch in reaching out to Fiona and leading this interview. Well done! To watch Julia’s interview with Stacie on perfectionism, please download the Quiet Connections App. Rose Burch…
Hi there! Have you ever felt held back in your career by social anxiety or imposter syndrome? Or perhaps you stop yourself from pursuing your dream career because you feel like you’re too introverted and not outgoing enough? Well, you’re not alone. We have been mentoring people who are exploring a new business idea and are…
Let me guess, hundreds of thoughts are popping up and racing through your mind every minute of every day. At times you wish your mind would shut up, slow down and be quiet for a moment, right? That is until, someone speaks to you. Just like that, your mind says “buh-bye, I’m outta here” and…