I used to be very shy when I was among strangers. I got tongue tied when I had to socialize with others, though when situations called for it and I couldn't hide away, I found myself feeling super tired afterwards and needing some time in solitude to recharge.

Public speaking and presentations are a nightmare! I would be restless, my palms would be sweaty and my heart beating so fast like I just sprinted a 100 metres! Now, I enjoy speaking in public and public talks are fun for me! ...well with one exception, speaking in presence of a camera 🤪

Sometimes, I wonder how these changes came about. There were things that I enjoyed that seem to not be that enjoyable anymore and there are things I used to avoid doing - I don't mind them at all now. Looking at myself now, I believe I am approachable and I socialize easily. Truth is however, I do need that downtime by myself and during those times, I am able to wind down and relax.

It got me thinking..... change may not be all that bad. Understanding that changes can be part of our lives and may be even good for me makes me welcome and look forward to new challenges. After all, you may only learn about life when you live it.

Credit to BFM

Do you recognise any changes in your life right now?