It’s Okay to Disconnect From Toxic People to Protect Yourself
Angry, negative, and toxic people drain sensitive introverts, who need to feel emotionally safe in order to express their true thoughts and feelings.
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It’s Time for Quiet People to Get Their Own TV Channel
In my fantasy world, at least a small sliver of TV provides a counter message.
Yes, Introverts Get Lonely, Too — But in a Different Way
Introverts get lonely, just like introverts eat three meals a day, ride bikes and brush their hair. My loneliness is a cry for connection and understanding.
Why INFJs Process Their Feelings Outwardly, Even Though They’re Introverts
Your dominant mindsets as an INFJ are Introverted Intuition and Extroverted Feeling. When you employ Feeling, you use it in an extroverted fashion.
4 Tips For Introverts Whose Jobs Force Them Way Outside Their Comfort Zones
Camp counselors. You know the type: loud, energetic, and overly friendly. Camp, as a workplace, is ideal for extroverts — and repellant to introverts.
For Introverts, Listening Is an Act of Inward Hospitality
For those with quiet exteriors and noisy interiors, we must clear the internal space and turn down the volume of our inner voices in order to truly listen.
6 Simple Ways to Create Alone Time in a Crowded Room
There are times when being surrounded by people is inevitable — but it’s possible for introverts to manufacture alone time even when they’re fenced in.
Why It Might Be Hard for INFJs to Let Others In — And Why They Should Do It Anyways
An INFJ, I found myself holding back feelings, because, despite her best efforts, I simply could not believe that someone could be so accepting of me.
4 Reasons Introverts Should Make Their Next Vacation a Solo Trip
Introverts prefer to work independently, and planning a group vacation can be as much of a struggle as working on a project together.
To All My People: I Just Need 5 Minutes. Signed, an Introvert.
Five minutes to decompress. Five minutes to collect myself. Five minutes to recharge. As an introvert, I desperately need those five minutes.
Forcing Introverts to Include Everyone May Exclude Them From Real Relationships
Inclusion doesn’t have to look like everyone is getting along in a group. Introverts tend to have small social circles — and they prefer it that way.
Yes, I’m an Introvert. No, I’m Not Depressed.
We damage introverts — especially young introverts — when we confuse introversion with depression.
Why This Highly Sensitive Person Seems So Insensitive in the Wake of the Vegas Shooting
I begin imagining every terrible detail of what transpired. My mind becomes a vortex of dark thoughts and fears.
Our Extrovert-Obsessed Society Is Killing Young People
19-year-old Kenneka Jenkins was found dead inside a hotel freezer. Did this introvert overdo it on alcohol to fit in at a party?
5 Hacks to Help Introverted Parents Get Through the Day
You might be an introvert if everything about being a parent absolutely wears you out. This is particularly true during the baby and toddler stages.
10 Ways to Work With Your Introversion Rather Than Fight Against It
It’s not easy being an introvert, because our society seems made for extroverts. How can an introvert live a fulfilling life in an “extroverted” world?
Why Introverts Might Dance Only When No One Is Watching
Quietly taking a step back just to watch the gyrating masses didn’t mean I was uncomfortable. I was taking in the moment in my own introverted way.
When You’re an Introvert Who Has Cancer, You’re Thrust Kicking and Screaming Into the Spotlight
It’s not that I don’t appreciate the people who shower us with love. I just found it uncomfortable having my health become such a hot topic of discussion.
3 Tips for When Social Burnout Leads to Flare Ups in Mental Illness
After too much socializing, I became drowsy and irritable, to the point of snapping at people. My depression and anxiety were creeping back again.
An Open Letter to INFJs in the Aftermath of a Door Slam
An INFJ will do anything for those they love, sometimes ignoring their needs. When you move on from an unhealthy relationship, you respect your happiness.
When You Become More Aware of Your Emotions, They Can’t Control You as Much
For highly sensitive people, the danger occurs when we lose ourselves in our emotions and don’t actually solve the problem.
Can We Stop Fighting Over the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator?
Many articles critiquing the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) insist that it was developed by “bored housewives,” but there’s more to the story than that.
5 Books Introverts Should Add to Their Reading Lists
3. This popular fiction book has become one of the leading books for introverts. It’s the story of Charlie, who struggles to put his thoughts into words.
Is Your Loved One an Introvert? Here’s What You Should Know
Do you know someone who always begs off when it comes to social gatherings? Do they duck out early at a party? They might be an introvert.
6 Unmistakable Signs of an ISFJ Personality Type
The ISFJ is a dependable, caring, practical introvert. An ISFJ will want everyone to show up for the holidays fully prepared to carry out their roles.
How Making Things Easier for Others Made Things Harder for This INFJ
As a INFJ, allowing others to be taken care of first and making sure they were happy was something that came naturally to me.
Please Stop Making Such a Big Deal Out of My Blushing
Let the blushing be. Chronic blushers do not need you to point out their visible insecurities; we usually know it is happening, and we can’t stop it.
9 Reasons Everyone Should Have an Introvert in Their Life
Because introverts tend feel more comfortable listening than talking about ourselves, we’ll gladly concede the spotlight.
What I Learned as an INFJ After Pregnancy Loss and Infertility
As an INFJ personality type, I replayed all the events in the hospital in my mind seemingly thousands of times a day. I couldn’t stop.