It is a new year and most have made resolutions, whether they're successful or not, remains to be seen. Did I make a resolution? No, but I did make myself a promise to change something that I noted about myself (yes another discovery, geez!). What I noted since writing, is I found myself somewhat shy. Actually, it felt like I was in highschool again, a place where I was enormously shy.
When did I discover this? Well, it took a small thing to enlighten me to such a huge problem -- my eyes would constantly stay on the ground, in a room of strangers and I would only engage them if they approached me or if I had no choice, such as a clerk at a store. Then upon further investigation, it came to light that even at my book signings, I simply smiled, but would never approach someone unless they took an interest. Not a good place to be when you're an author.
Truly, I don't know where it came from, because after highschool I conquered that stigmatism and became quite outgoing (no, not annoying outgoing). So, whatever triggered my old ways I'll never know. All I know is...I'm going to change it with one eye contact and one smile at a time.
Have a great day.
