It’s quite a vicious circle. We’re shy and introverted and get uncomfortable in certain situations and since we’re shy and introverted, we don’t talk about it. So, we think we’re the only ones so, of course , yet again, we don’t talk about it.
I’m done with that.
We have a well of information and examples available to us if we ask. So, I’m asking. Each Monday, I’ll bring you an interview with someone who has overcome a part of their shyness or is working with their introversion to create their best life.
Jade Craven
This week we have Jade Craven, who shares with us her experiences with social anxiety disorder. In the interview we talk about how social anxiety affected her life, some of the steps she’s using, and how being open can make your life easier, at least in some ways. Also, The Usual Error, by Pace and Kyeli Smith.
Interview with Jade Craven Approximately 41 min.
(On the Mac, hold the control key and click on the link, then choose Download Linked File. In windows, it’s a right click thing.)
Jade will be visiting the comments later in the day to answer any questions you have.
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In the comments:
We’re being open here, sharing and saying things we don’t always say out loud. What helps: Sharing your stories and Ideas. Cheering and telling what works/worked for you. What hurts: shoulds, harshness, and such. (I used to teach first grade, I can’t help it.)
Tags: anxiety, baby steps, Beginning, comfort zone, fear, risk, shy, unnerving
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