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3 things midlife introverts can do to be more confident a crowd
As a life long introvert, I’ve heard all the labels that get plastered on those of us that seek to recharge our mind and souls with solitude; antisocial, conceited, cold…you name it. But as I get older and seek to live a midlife that flips most of my limiting beliefs on their head, this go-to, comfortable introversion may need some reexamining as well.
Here are a few tips to challenge that label and help you feel more comfortable in what seems to be a sea of extroverts while not changing who you are.
Make it about them
People love to talk about themselves, so this one will take very little effort. By asking questions and genuinely showing an interest in someone else, you’ll begin to feel comfortable in no time.
Ask a general question about someone’s career path or life interests and then actively listen. Focus and zero in on even the smallest details and ask about them curiously, taking the conversation to a deeper level. Before you know it you’ll be relaxed and building a pleasing rapport.
The best part of this strategy is that before you know it, you’re quickly transitioning into the type of interaction you like the most-one on…
