Yesterday, I attended my first post-Covid networking event, and I realized how good I was at it. I'm not ashamed to say it out loud because I had to learn that skill. As an introvert, it's getting harder for me to adjust as I age, but I'm proud of myself for stepping out of my comfort zone. I'm also an ESL (English Second Language) speaker, and networking for business was new to me before coming to Canada. I had never owned a business in Italy, so when I started my web and graphic design business in Canada in 2012, I had to learn how to network the Canadian way. With time, practice, and experience, it became easier for me to do it. I like people, but social events, especially those with lots of people, background noise, and short conversations, leave my mind racing and my body over-energized. It can be challenging to have a good night's sleep when my mind keeps going back to conversations and scenarios during the day. Do you ever experience the same thing? I bet you do. Anyway, when I came back home yesterday evening, I decided to take action and stop this nonsense. First, I went for a walk with my dog to burn down some extra energy that was making me extra talkative and annoying my teenage son. Then, I did a 15-minute tapping session and brought my racing mind level way down. My son was very thankful for that! Tapping is such an effective tool, and very easy to learn. It's an important part of my practice and it's included in my program about mental health in the workplace. More details on this program here. Would you be interested in watching a few videos that show you how to sue tapping? Let me know in the comments!
Have you ever felt like gratitude is just a concept for believers? Well, let me tell you, as a former non-believer in gratitude, my perspective has changed. I've come to realize the immense power of gratitude in shaping our thoughts, actions, and ultimately, our lives.