How to move beyond small talk: a step-by-step guide [Tweet "Create authentic connection - new guide to moving beyond small talk: #introverts"] Have you ever found yourself at an event stuck answering boring questions like “what do you do?” or “where are you from?” and wondering what to talk about next? I call this the Small Talk Trap. At first, everything seems to … [Read more...] about How to move beyond small talk: a step-by-step guide
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How to Socialize More If You Are an Introvert Freshman?
NOTE: This is a guest post from an author who I hope you will agree, knows introverts! How to Socialize More If You Are an Introvert Freshman? For most people, parties, lunches and weddings conjure up images of mouth-watering food, interesting people and a relaxing time. For some, such social events resemble nightmares. Are you tired of watching social butterflies (or … [Read more...] about How to Socialize More If You Are an Introvert Freshman?
Steps To Turn Daily Focus into Successful Goal Achievement
We know that goal-oriented people are mostly successful, happier, and more productive. But setting and keeping goals is a skill, and like any skill, there are good and better ways to doing it. One thing you might find helpful is separating your goals into behavior-based and outcome-based models. There are a few differences between the two, and knowing which is which can be … [Read more...] about Steps To Turn Daily Focus into Successful Goal Achievement
Best 5 Monsters to Free Yourself of this Halloween
Trick or treat? Personally, I’m tired of doing tricks and am ready for treats. Whether it’s a treat from someone or one I give myself, with Halloween on the calendar, there are Best 5 Monsters to Free Yourself of this Halloween. Have you ever heard, “When you seek the truth, ask a wise woman?” No that is not me who I’m speaking about, but instead, it’s on the cover of my box … [Read more...] about Best 5 Monsters to Free Yourself of this Halloween
Top BS Facts about Introvert Experiences You Might Think Are True
One of my weaknesses, even with knowing it is an utterly useless way to be or act, is judging who I am by comparing myself to others. Do you ever get that way? As I regularly say about it, it's a win-lose proposition. Comparitis as I like to call this dilemma, can only add to the top BS facts about introvert experiences you might think are true. Hence, Top BS Facts about … [Read more...] about Top BS Facts about Introvert Experiences You Might Think Are True
AWAKE #introverts! Work from your strengths for smoother sailing
There's a metaphor online which I referenced in my book Communication Toolkit for Introverts. It ties in with this chapter of AWAKE #introverts! Work from your introvert strengths for smoother sailing. In general, it's this: In some ways, we are like a sailboat. A sailboat can have problems. These problems are like our weaknesses. Could be holes in sails or, worse, holes in … [Read more...] about AWAKE #introverts! Work from your strengths for smoother sailing