Get Your Nose Out of That Book

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Hello friends,

Ever been told you’re too quiet? Or heard someone say, “You read too much”?

This week’s topic is for my fellow book lovers, especially the introverts who feel misunderstood in a world that praises nonstop socializing.

📚 Get Your Nose Out of That Book Extroverts don’t always understand the joy of sitting quietly, immersed in a story. They might see it as hiding or isolating. But here’s the truth:

👉 Recharging is not a flaw—it's fuel.

👉 Silence is not emptiness—it’s space for thought.

👉 Just because you're quiet doesn’t mean you have nothing to say.

You do have something to say. And when you're ready to speak up, your voice will carry weight. Thoughtful words often do.

I’m often restored by reading a good book in my free time. It helps me process, recharge, and come back stronger.

So, to the people who say, “Don’t you want to go out?” I say, “Yes, after one more chapter.”

🎥 Want to hear me talk about this? Watch the short video version here: https://youtube.com/shorts/HNXqhohl1LI

Your Turn: What’s one book you’ve loved lately? Hit reply or share in the comments—I’m always looking for new reads!

You are valuable. You can speak up.

Tonya Lehman, The Speaking Confidence Coach 

Helping quiet voices speak up with confidence.

PS. Do you recognize where I am?  The Last Bookstore in Los Angeles!