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Shyness and Diversity – Valuing the Quiet Voice
If you’ve ever felt like your quietness was a flaw, I invite you to reframe it as a strength. The world doesn’t just need loud voices—it needs yours too.
Shyness is often misunderstood. In a culture that prizes confidence, visibility, and outspoken personalities, those who are quieter can feel overlooked or even judged as “less capable.” But shyness is not a flaw to be fixed—it’s a natural way of being that brings its own unique strengths. This blog explores shyness as a form of human difference, highlighting its value, its cultural nuances, and how we can create more inclusive spaces where quiet voices are heard and celebrated.
Why not to label someone as shy
Labels often divide opinion. For many they are welcome as they can provide reassurance and an explanation for what they are experiencing but for others, the impact is not so helpful. As a child and through into my early adult years, I was constantly labelled as 'the shy one' which was not a positive experience. […]
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