Introversion and self talk

<h2>In this week’s show</h2> <ul> <li><strong>Ambiverts – a new type of person?</strong></li> <li><strong>You know what I mean?</strong> Actually, no I don’t and nor do you.</li> <li><strong>Exercising your opposite personality muscles.</strong> Is convenience damaging us?</li> <li><strong>A discussion with Tom Cleary:</strong> Tom is a wellbeing & Mental Health Consultant who specialising in Mindfulness in Education & Business. <strong> </strong>Contact Tom at <a href="https://tom-cleary.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">https://tom-cleary.co.uk/</a></li> <li><strong>Question of the week:</strong> What’s the difference between ambivert and omnivert?</li> </ul> <p><strong>My takeaways from the discussion were:</strong></p> <ul> <li>The importance of self-compassion, at least treat yourself as well as you’d treat your friends.</li> <li>Be more aware of how you talk to yourself, especially common phrases you use on yourself.</li> <li>Constructive feedback needs to build confidence, use facts not emotions and help the other person to create their answers rather than just giving them yours.</li> <li>Receiving feedback: Consider the context and look for patterns, rather than just accepting all feedback a damaging truth.</li> </ul> <p>What were yours? Add to a discussion on the Facebook page <a href="https://www.facebook.com/activateyourintrovert/">Activate Your Introvert</a></p> <p>What question would you like answered about introversion? Visit <a href= "http://ActivateYourIntrovert.co.uk">ActivateYourIntrovert.co.uk</a>  and let me know. I’ll answer your question on the show, and you'd be welcome to join me on the show, if you like.</p>