Well, I can honestly say that after having received first-hand feedback from someone who “thought” they knew me, that mine certainly has.
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It was only when this person and I, after many years of having drifted in different directions, reconnected, and then they spoke of their thoughts and how they had “previously” interpreted my personality and character. Mmm – interesting, I thought!
People are so quick to judge and make assumptions about people they really do not take the time to get to know. It really is quite interesting how others see us, in comparison to how we view and feel ourselves.
Shyness can paralyse you – it can hold you back from social interaction and situations, and it can most certainly hold you back from sharing the best “YOU”, you could offer, be it personally or from a business point of view.
When shyness takes over your total Being you just don’t feel like you belong – ANYWHERE!
It is because of my very own personal history and experiences that I do feel for those who continue to live out each day feeling like they “DO NOT BELONG” – people who feel limited in opportunity, but who deep down really DO crave greater, more loving and happier experiences.
My mission and vision is to help support women create a life that they so do deserve, but who also, may not believe they are worthy of at this time.
Choosing to build on your CONFIDENCE, step by step, a little each day, will support your desire to overcome social anxiety and life limitations, but honestly, you really DO need to have a strong enough desire if you are to finally outgrow your current experiences and overcome any obstacles that hold you back from living your best life.
I now challenge myself to not play small, to get out and experience things that encourage positive growth and confidence – experiences that allow me to live my best life, whilst holding onto an understanding that it will always be work in progress – and so it should be!
It would be foolish to hold onto a belief that at some high point in life, we no longer need to grow or learn any further – this consideration would not just being ignorant, but I believe it would also carry a certain amount of arrogance as well.
Trust in yourself and seek to surround yourself with Encouraging, Inspirational people who support your dreams and goals.
Seek out and join groups who align with, and support your greater values – and know that your values can change, and may, over time.
There is research that suggests that we are the sum average of the 5 people we spend the most time with.Note: This includes Online as well as Offline, so please, make sure you choose your five – WISELY!
Consider what would contribute to your ultimate happiness. Hold any images or thoughts in your mind and use these as your draw card, daily. Better still, write them down or draw them to influence focus. Keep your visions where you can see them often to promote inspiration for you to come out of your shell and seek those who can assist, guide and support you along your journey.
Shyness and low levels of confidence and self-esteem need not be life sentences partnered with anxiety, frustration, self pity, depression etc. In fact, when we consciously choose to steadily work through any steps required to overcome such things, we may later realise there clearly was a purpose in it all. We may even begin to learn and understand more about ourselves and what we are so very much capable of achieving when we put our mind to it.
And the BONUS of working through it all? EXPERIENCE, WISDOM and of course progressive SELF-CONFIDENCE!
With having lived through certain experiences we would know better than to judge others, and instead, place greater feelings of empathy and compassion towards those who experience life similarly from that place we once lived.
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