You aren't any introvert, you're a confident introvert and entrepreneur with Stephanie Michelle Thoma

Would you like to go from being an introverted entrepreneur to a confident introvert? As an entrepreneur, being an introvert can be exceptionally challenging, but it doesn't have to be a limiting factor in your entrepreneurial journey. Becoming a confident introvert as an entrepreneur can decrease pressures, anxiety, and stress and open doors for you and your business. The introvert and nature versus nurture Stephanie is more of an introvert, but she also grew up in a household where showing her true personality was not an option. For Stephanie, it came down to a decision to transform from being an introvert to being a confident introvert. She didn't want to linger in the space of a distant wish to have a community. Instead, she took action to change her mindset and create opportunities to reinvent the version of herself that she believed was the truest and the most fun. Oftentimes, introverts will stand on the sideline and hope and wish that someone will come up to them. Being a confident introvert is actively engaging with other people, and starting a conversation. It is so much more empowering to take ownership and introduce yourself to make a new friend or have meaningful conversations. Likewise, set out to have meaningful conversations. This will help you avoid feeling disappointed that you were stuck speaking with someone with whom you felt no connection. Similarly, it's important to develop the skills to end a conversation that is lacking connection and is not meaningful to you so that you can move on to a different conversation. What are the steps to take to become a confident introvert Start with a base level of calm. Build confidence from and on top of the calm. Make connections. Rise into leadership and make your mark in the world. As an introverted entrepreneur, you know that you are here for more than the moment and your immediate self. You are meant to make an impact. If you lack confidence and have doubt, having an impact can seem very far away. When you focus on building connections while being anxious, you can tap into your energy, find calm, and build connections. Read the full show notes and access all links. Struggling with negative anxious thoughts? Download my free eBook, Alleviating Anxiety by Developing Healthy Habits for a Healthy Mind.