Do you have trouble receiving?
Are you someone who lives by the maxim, “It is more blessed to give than to receive”? Do you see “giving sacrificially” and “giving till it hurts” as the highest form of giving, and something to be admired? When someone compliments you on something you did well, do you automatically
Most people live in one of two places: The past (dwelling on past achievements, or brooding over old regrets, hurts, and resentments). The future (what will happen if I lose my job, what if interest rates rise again and we can’t pay the mortgage, what is the world coming to).
What do you value most in the world?
For me right now as an over-50 woman with chronic health conditions, it’s HEALTH. I know what it’s like to have plenty of energy and vitality and to be able to pursue my passions with vigour. I also know what it’s like to be unable to think clearly or focus
The simplest way to add value to the world is to say Thank You. Bought an item on Amazon lately? After you received the item, you would have received an email asking you to rate the seller and the item. Did you do it? I used to ignore those emails,
Tips for Parenting Your Introverted Child
In this episode of The Quiet Warrior podcast, we welcome Tracy Fields, RSW, MSW, a therapist who works with introverted sensitive teens and adults. As an avid follower of Tracy’s work and an introverted parent with introverted children, I decided to ask the questions that I knew other parents would
I’m happy to share that I launched The Quiet Warrior Podcast on 1 August 2022. WHAT’S IT ABOUT? It’s about introversion – the myths and stereotypes, the many facets of introverts and the ways it shows up at school, at work, in relationships, in social situations, and how this is
Do you label yourself? I am a _________. I’m terrible at __________. I am pretty good at ____________. Labels are double-edged swords. On the one hand, we clamour: “Stop the labelling! We are so much more than our job title, gender, educational background, personality type.” On the other hand, labels
I hear a lot of people say “I need more clarity”. Usually this is to do with a big decision they are about to make (professional, business, financial etc) – and they believe that if they could only have that one moment of crystal clarity… Where everything falls in place
Public Speaking for the Introvert
Instead of thinking… “I’m an introvert, therefore I’m not good at speaking.” “What if I’m asked a question I can’t answer?” “What if I forget my script?” “What if the tech fails on the day?” “Who am I to even be up there talking to an audience??” How about saying this to
How To Manage Your Energy As An Introvert (Interview with Susan Weser)
Had so much fun sharing my tips for managing our introvert energy with public speaking skills coach Susan Weser. We introverts have finite energy reserves, and get drained quickly when faced with too many people or overstimulating environments, so knowing how to conserve your energy while still effectively projecting your
