Speak Up

Sounds scary, right? Or maybe you're like me where the thought doesn't exactly bother you but when it actually comes time to do it...you can't seem to get the words out. Or maybe you are absolutely not afraid of speaking up for yourselves and others. The former is definetly a sign of a lack of confidence.

In life, sometimes, yes, we can take the back seat and just go with the flow. Other times, however, we need to make the flow. Speaking up for yourself (especially in a situation where the end result may leave you severely disadvantaged) is a necessary skill to have. You might say, "Oh, but, that's just not me. I'm an introvert." That kind of thinking is so false and terrible for your mental health.

Being an introvert or extrovert has virtually nothing to do with being shy and everything to do with how you "charge your batteries." An introvert relaxes by being by themselves; most will say "I just need a little time to myself." An extrovert relaxes by hanging around their friends; most will say something like, "I can't wait to go chill at my bestfriend's house." There are such things as shy extroverts and outgoing introverts.

With that being said, being an introvert can no longer be your excuse for not speaking up for yourself. Have confidence in what you say so that people respect you and what you believe. Now, don't be too confident where you won't listen to anyone else and you always believe you're right. And, most definetly, do not only speak up when you want attention. The latter is a sign of lack of confidence (a topic for later). Speak up for yourself but always remember to stay humble. Until next time, stay CONFIDENT.