Be a tourist

Imagine you're a tourist, you've just arrived in town it's your first time here. You are full of excitement, energised and alert. You really want to get stuck in - it's a place you have wanted to visit for ages!.

When you are in an unfamiliar place, you may feel more vulnerable and disoriented not sure of your way around. You might be bursting for the toilet or even in need of a good coffee after your travel.

Many of us can do this. This a quick question with little need to overthink because we approach it with a  what possibly could go wrong attitude. They will have a wealth of knowledge or not be able to help. Whatever the outcome nothing crazy is likely to happen.

Wait, what if we bumped into someone who was also heading to the coffee shop and offered to show us the way? As we start walking together, we engage in a casual conversation, asking questions like how long are you planning to stay here and what are your plans for the day. You are pretty similar and find that you might even be attending some of the same events. It's all really easy going time goes quickly.

I know what you are going to say, I don't have the confidence. I hear you but believe you do. You have the confidence and courage within you, even if you may not realise it. In fact, you have already demonstrated it by taking action. Don't doubt yourself, trust in your abilities.
 
When venturing into the tourist world it often brings to the forefront a whirlwind of emotions, especially for those who struggle with the daunting task of having conversation in unfamiliar territories. The thought alone can stir a pot of anxiety, a feeling all too familiar. There's this nagging self-distrust that whispers, "What if I can't make myself understood?" or "What if I misinterpret something crucial?"

Don't lose sight just yet. Who said you have to go to a different country, you don't even have to go to another country. You could simply go to a town a few miles away.  There's always someone around. This would allow you to engage in conversation.

How do I approach it?
​1) Decide what you fancy doing? 
2) Choose an area you would like to explore?
3) Have a plan in place for getting there?
4) Once you are there, put your tourist hat on (it doesn't have to be an actual hat unless you want it to be, of course and get going).

There is no right or wrong way to tour remember!

If you want to wear your tourist hat more often and have more confidence starting conversations. I can help. 

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