Productive day today! I attended a professional networking event to complete a few CPD hours and had the opportunity to put some of the communication tips from the module into practice. Networking itself isn't something I usually struggle with. I genuinely enjoy learning from others and being around intelligent, knowledgeable people, so I naturally ask questions to build connections and gain insights. However, one area I have always found challenging is asking questions in front of a large group during Q&A sessions after presentations. Today, I decided not to overthink it. I pushed through the discomfort, raised my hand and asked a question. I'm proud that I challenged myself, stepped outside my comfort zone and put my communication skills into practice. It may seem like a small win to some, but it was a big step for me and a reminder that growth comes from stepping out of your comfort zone.

New month, so it’s a fresh new start. It’s time to go even harder this month and put in more work. Consistency is key! 🔑

Finally seeing results and seeing my consistent hard work pay off. Even putting in a small amount of effort each day can lead to big results over time. Even if you’re not seeing results straight away, keep going and trust the process. The results will eventually show. 🚀📈

So this week the weather has been nice, so I’ve been trying to get more reps in by speaking to more strangers in the street, at the park and in restaurants to force myself to start conversations first. Most of the time, I tend to premeditate what I’m going to say and often get stuck in my own head trying to think of the next word or topic to respond with. After completing Module 5, which has really been eye-opening, I’ve realised this is something I’ve been struggling with for a long time. I often struggle to think of the right word and also find myself monitoring how I’m coming across. I decided to use the practical tools from the module cheat sheet when going into conversations, and this has helped me significantly to stop overthinking and continue speaking instead of pausing for too long trying to think of the perfect word. I practised this throughout the week and it has helped me a lot. Especially when producing content and filming, I would often pause for ages trying to think of a word and would have to repeat the whole sentence again so it made sense for the video. These tips have really helped improve my content.

Just wanted to take a moment to wish you all Eid Mubarak! I hope you all have a beautiful and joyful day. 🌹