how you’re going to rock the room at that party or approach that stranger. Remember that things don’t always go as planned, but having an idea of how you want your experience to go is the first step.
The second P stands for Presence, the concept of simply being there. When your mind begins to drift away into a sea of anxiety, remind yourself to focus and BE. Listening and responding when engaging in conversation can yield great results if you remember to stay in the now.
The next concept, Pushing, could be a challenge. It requires you to push your self-set limits and step out of that familiar zone that’s, well…. comfortable. Life truly begins when you take risks and step into the unknown.
Finally, there’s practice. You’ve heard the saying “practice makes perfect”, or the even better statement, “practice makes habit”, apply the same energy in your engagement with others. That doesn’t mean you have to plan out conversations and become an awkward robot. Practice listening, practice asking follow-up questions, and practice pushing yourself out of that comfort zone.
Musical chairs
Sis, it’s time to sit in front of the classroom! Make yourself seen and known. Not in an obnoxious, vainglorious kind of way, but in a subtle way that will still have others noticing that you exist. It’s time out for being