Two things that keep us stuck and fearful
What continues to trouble him is not what happens, but a fear that he won’t be able to deal with it. Manuscript Found in Accra, Paulo Coelho It is not a lack of resources that causes us to be stuck in a state of helplessness, overwhelm and non-progress. Quite often
A lot of our reluctance and resistance to change has to do with our lack of TRUST. This is a lesson I’ve been learning over the years. The more I forced things and the more I tried to control outcomes and minimize risks and provide for every possible eventuality (occupational
Migrant challenges and possibilities
Imagine uprooting your family to seek a new life in a new country. What challenges might you face? Financial insecurity – Unless you’ve already lined up a job, have substantial savings or multiple streams of income, this is the thing that will give you sleepless nights. Emotional upheaval – Saying
How to activate your introvert energy
In our introvert Meetup community, we have a mantra that I like to start off our meetings with – “You are responsible for the energy you bring into the room.” This helps to set a strong positive intention for the interaction that follows, and also reminds people that they have
When you know better, do better
Dear fellow introvert: Don’t waste energy berating yourself for what you are not, or feeling unworthy because you are “not as ___ as” someone who seems more confident, outgoing, articulate, quick-thinking etc. Consider instead where you are already strong. Start recognizing the hidden gems in what you take for granted,
What story are you telling yourself?
We often know the right thing to do but talk ourselves out of it, so it never gets done. They will never agree, so what’s the point. I don’t meet all of the criteria. The others are way more qualified. And how about this gem: It’s got to be perfect
“Introvert” is a label, not a liability
Labels have energy. It all depends on the meaning we attach to them. We may proclaim a label with pride, or wear them sheepishly, as though we have something to apologize for. If you are any flavour of quiet, shy, reserved, sensitive, the introvert label may be one that makes
Introvert Struggles: Feeling “less than”
Does being an introvert in a culture that seems to value extroverts more make you feel “less than”? Take time to really know yourself and appreciate that you have some special gifts that the world needs right now. Your deep listening skills could heal someone’s soul. Your quiet and calming
Introvert Struggles: The Introvert and Zoom
Who else mutes themselves and turns their video camera off when attending a Zoom meeting? I know I do, especially when there’s a large group attending, or when it’s a presentation in listen-only mode, and all I have to do is take notes (hurray!). However, lately I’ve been reflecting on
Introvert Struggles: Feeling Unheard
One struggle that fellow introverts have shared in our Meetup community is that they often feel unheard. Some of this has to do with their style of communication. Naturally reticent to start with, they are often uncomfortable in the spotlight, unsure of how to insert themselves into a conversation and
