Struggle with being socially awkward? You are not alone!
I have been sharing about my grief and love to share Q'isms – these are nuggets of wisdom Quintin most often when we gathered around the dinner table. One Q'ism that he often shared was how to create and carry a conversation with a person when you don't know what to say. I am sure this conversation prompt acronym wasn't his idea, rather he learned it somewhere and decided to pass it down and I am sure glad he did because it has not only helped me at times, but it has also helped my children in guiding them in conversation with others.
I don't know if you fell on my Crazy Busy Mama blog because you are struggling with grief too, or just happened on this blog post because of my Crazy Busy Mama recipes blog, but either way I am glad you are here. I am knew to this grief struggle, as I lost my sweet husband unexpectedly on April 9th 2024. That day marks the day my entire world came crashing down.
If you are new to this section of the Blog here is Quintin's Story and the events surrounding his sudden and unexpected death.
Have you ever felt this way in a social setting? No matter if you are out going or more of an introvert, I am sure you have experienced the uncomfortable lag in conversation. This awkward moment will be something everyone will encounter at one point or another, so I am sharing this Q'ism to hopes to help!
You will want to bookmark this post so you can remember these 4 ice breakers to use when you catch yourself in an awkward social setting.
The Q'sim acronym is F O R D
F – FAMILY
Ask them about their family. Are they the oldest, middle, youngest, only child? Are they married? Do they have children?
O- OCCUPATION
Ask them what they do for a living. This always cultivates conversation.
R- RECREATION
What is it they like to do in their free time?
D- DREAMS
Are you going on vacation this summer? Or headed somewhere fun over the holidays ?
I love how easy this acronym makes this to remember.
When you use this FORD acronym it will allow you to cultivate conversations in a lot of different arenas allowing you the opportunity to a well cultured discussion.
The moral of the story is, people love when you invest in talking about them. So less of you, more of them is the mantra here. Also, to always say yes to opportunity, you may never get that chance again!
Make sure to hang on to these 4 ice breakers when you get stumped in conversation! Hope this Q’ism helps cultivate confidence in your future conversations.
Exciting Announcement coming…
Q was working so hard behind the scenes on this upcoming project that I speak about in the video clip below.
I cannot wait to share of the project Q started with the meet up of Mark Joseph and Dennis Quaid. So make sure to stay tuned to the blog for info!! I am so excited about what is to come, but if I am being honest it is a bit bittersweet that he is not here with me to experience it all. Can’t wait to share all the details with you as they unfold.
Here is a sneak preview of a picture of my meet up with Dennis Quaid of what is to come. Seriously, can't wait to share.
So glad we made dinner time a priority around the dinner table, I would never imagined my life as a widow at such a young age all while raising 4 teens.
Let this be an encouragement to you today to take the time with your family as you have a meal together, to share wisdom with your children. This mug says it all…. “All Great Change Begins at the Dinner Table” – and I believe this to be one hundred percent accurate. If you want to see a change in your family be intentional #RECLAIMTHETABLE together have a meal and impart wisdom to your children that will last a lifetime and create a legacy from generation to generation.
I have created a ❤️COOKING WITH Q section to my blog you can check out HERE I will also be adding little nuggets of Q wisdom which I love to call Q'isms too, so if you love reading on this you will definitely want to check back on the ❤️COOKING WITH Q section of my blog often.
Struggling to find quick easy recipes to help to reclaim the table with your sweet family for dinner? Have no worries, I have quick, affordable and family friendly meals right HERE in my RECLAIM THE TABLE Crazy Busy Mama 30 meals in 30 mins digital cookbook – you can snag it HERE and start taking the reins back to intentionality around your family meal time. I promise, the time you spend together you will not regret! So glad we made dinner time a priority around the dinner table, I would never imagined my life as a widow at such a young age. Time won't happen, you have to make the time friends. I would be so honored to help.
No matter the season of your life, make spending time with your sweet family priority! You will never get this time back so use it well my friend. So thankful for you!
Just as scripture says,
Your eyes saw my unformed body; all the days ordained for me were written in your book before one of them came to be. Psalms 139:16
This scripture should challenge us to live intentionally knowing our time here on earth is limited.
Every morning, I wake up and share a bit of my heart on my socials. If you are not following me on instagram, you can do so HERE and in this season specifically I am sharing my grief journey. Praying that I can share hope in the midst of my pain and how you too can find purpose in the midst of your valley by remembering Whose you are and who holds you! For those who would like to take a listen you can do so below.
So thankful for your encouragement each day 🥹your support means the world to me.
I am excited to announce, I have started my very own Crazy Busy Mama mug collection. “All Great Change Begins at the Dinner Table” is on of my signature exclusive mugs and you can SNAG IT HERE – Each one of my designs comes with my CBM signature with a 💗✝️ on each. I hope you enjoy having coffee with me each morning and these exclusive CBM designs encourage you to put your best foot forward each day!
