As introverts, how can we overcome fear? In this article, I explain why to “Feel the Fear and Do it Anyway” isn’t always the best maxim for introverts and quieter people. We need a gentler approach. The Power Of Fear Fear is powerful. The fact that fear is not real in most cases makes it
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Do you feel like no matter how hard you’ve tried to change, you still find yourself going back to unconfident behaviour? Like staying quiet when you want to speak up. Avoiding social situations you find challenging. Constantly feeling like you might fail. It’s Not Your Fault You do have confidence, even if you don’t feel
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Hold your Head up High By Pamela Victor Marie-Claire (Malaysia) February 16, 2017 Let your inner beauty shine through by upping your game with oozing confidence and sublime self-esteem to show the world your true worth. Happiness comes from within and we all know, once we’re happy, it shows through from our words, our thoughts
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These are the words of a participant who participated in two Sunflower Effect Courses® 10 years ago. I was staggered not only by the impact that those courses had had on him but also by how eloquent he was in reflecting on his experiences. Listen to the end – and his wonderful wise words which
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In March 2019 The Sunflower Effect was featured in a BBC World Services programme called “Why am I shy?” A couple of weeks before the producer and presenter of this programme, Cathy and Dashi, joined the Finding Your Voice course to see what exactly happens. And to record anyone who was willing to be interviewed.
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How to set yourself free from the limitations that are holding you back and unlock potential and creativity Based on an article published in Kindred Spirit Magazine The Firebird – a metaphor for finding your inner freedom In the Russian fairytale of “The Firebird”, the Firebird is a magnificent fiery bird coveted by a tyrannical king who
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Getting over abuse How one woman reclaimed her voice and found her freedom to speak up after years of suffering from a history of abuse. These experiences had made her a target for further abuse from employers, relationships, and members of the medical and legal profession. Here’s her story in her own words. Finding a
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How a shy woman found the confidence to direct her own film⋅ Taking the Plunge – the pathway to building confidence This is Catherine’s account of how, despite being hampered by shyness, she turned her dream of directing her own film into a reality. This is what she did to overcome her shyness and inhibitions.,
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I’ve lost my confidence and personality – a participant speaks. Lost confidence at work or in your personal life can be devastating. It can affect all aspects of your life. It can take years to overcome the effects of the trauma through traditional methods. However, there is another way of achieving this faster and more
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The Power of Self-Acceptance A participant speaks about her experience of participating in the Sunflower Effect Courses over 20 years and how she learned self-acceptance. This video was filmed at the book launch of From Wallflower to Sunflower. She attended the very first 6 session group I ran in 1996. This is her account of
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