An Awkward Introvert's Guide to Human Connection: By a Recovering Shy, Awkward Introvert (Jonathan Raxa) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781793380937)

It became so bad that I was depressed and suicidal. I felt empty and lost, and I couldn't quite figure out why. There were plenty of people around me, and I was a part of a large community! However, I after years of feeling utter defeat, I figured out exactly what I was missing, connection.

This story isn't far from many whom I've come across in my life. You know who you are. We're often feeling awkward around others, maybe really shy, and we wonder why we can't change or feel so frustrated because of it.

The answer? Learning to develop connection.

First off, let me mention: It's not all going to be techniques or tips. Most of it isn't (there are plenty of tips there though).

The rest of the book, however, is not all about the "how-to" or the "what to do when...." This book is to help you learn and confront the reality of who you are, implement it with those closest to you, and grow in your relationships through CONNECTION.

We'll be learning how to connect with others, namely amongst your co-workers, siblings, old friends, roommates, romantic relationships, and as a bonus, social gatherings. Why these particular people? It's because beginning with the people closest to you whom you come into encounter with on a day to day basis is most important, and it will also help you with the rest of your life. When you learn to connect with or connect better with those around you whom you already know, you can learn to connect with other people you meet in your life. Additionally, it's much easier to connect with those whom you have to be around already due to life's natural circumstances. Ultimately, what we're here to do is to set in motion the mindset you'll need in the various relationships throughout your life that will be detrimental for your happiness, joy, and even health!

"When you learn to connect with or connect better with those around you whom you already know, you can learn to connect with other people you meet in your life."

This book will go through the ins and outs of what it takes to develop that connection with someone in different circumstances, even though you're a shy, awkward introvert.

In the end, what we crave and what is most important for all of us, is what I mentioned earlier:

human connection.

Instead of allowing the idea of being an introvert, shy, or awkward to hold us back, we're taking advantage of it in our unique way by connecting on a smaller scale, think individual, a level that we can internally manage.

Shy, awkward people, are often overwhelmed because they have an internal struggle of a variety of insecurities, expectations, and worries when trying to connect with others. If they fail in some way or that "connection" that they wanted to establish didn't pan out the way they wanted it to, they'll consider themselves a failure and stop trying.

This book will help you not only learn but actively develop these relationships by beginning with your why then forming the right mindset, then, going onto the how, the action. Your only true learning experience can be done by slowly taking small steps towards your coming out of the bubble you put yourself in.

So what are you waiting for? Scroll up and find your peace with who you are and start your journey to connect and take charge of your life!

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