As an Introvert, My Need for Alone Time Is About Me, Not You
byExtroverts, trust the introverts in your life. “I’ve reached my social max” is a good enough reason to leave the party.
As an Introvert, My Need for Alone Time Is About Me, Not You
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When It All Becomes Too Much: The INFJ Under ‘Grip Stress’
byKnown as “grip stress,” this different, higher level of stress causes an uncharacteristic reaction in the INFJ.
9 Reasons Why Dating a Fellow Introvert Is Incredible
byDating another introvert can mean finally finding someone who matches your energy levels and respects your needs.
Here’s What You Need to Know If You’re the Parent of an Introvert
byThere’s nothing shameful about being an introvert. In fact, the more you embrace your child’s quiet nature, the happier he or she will be.
Why Introverts Are More Self-Aware Than Extroverts
byFor introverts, turning inward is as natural and easy as breathing.
How to Widen Your Circle of Friends When You’re an Introvert
byResearch shows that casual connections can make you happier — but you don’t have to transform into an extrovert to make them.
4 Social Hangover Cures for the Exhausted Highly Sensitive Introvert
byA social hangover feels a lot like the real thing: grouchiness, brain fog, and utter exhaustion.
What Scares Each Introverted Myers-Briggs Type the Most
byHere’s what gives each introverted personality type a serious case of the creepy-crawlies.
All the Weird Thoughts an Introvert Has After Socializing
byYikes. I’m so awkward. Where’d my words go? Me, small talk, not good. Is it time to go home yet?
The INFJ’s and INTJ’s Blind Spot (and How to Overcome It)
byOur biggest blind spot pops up when we mindlessly munch chips while reading, or ignore our bodies.
Why Introverts Don’t Consider Everyone Their Friend
bySomeone we call a “friend” is very special to us. They are a rare person who we let into our private and deep inner world.
The Real Life of a Highly Sensitive Introvert
byLittle things can really stress me out, but I see beauty in places where others do not.
A Psychologist Explains Why Introverts Should Flip Weekdays and Weekends
byIt’s a form of “personality hacking” that will give introverts more energy and sanity.
4 Funny Illustrated Books that Perfectly Capture the Introvert Life
byThese books will help you celebrate your own introversion, or they make great gifts for the introverts in your life.
5 Reasons You Can Be an Introvert and Still Have a Lot to Say
byIf you’re in our inner circle, we may talk your ear off.
What Happens When a Highly Sensitive Person Grows Up With Emotional Neglect
byEmotional neglect can have as great an impact on a child as abuse, even though it’s not as noticeable or memorable as abuse is.
These 19 ‘Extroverted’ Behaviors Annoy Introverts the Most
byFeeling the need to fill the silence with things that don’t matter while not caring to talk about the things that do matter
Each Introverted Myers-Briggs Type’s Biggest Relationship Pitfall
byThis is the biggest challenge each introverted personality type may face in a relationship.
For Highly Sensitive People, Autumn Anxiety Is Real
byWhile HSPs are more prone to experience anxiety in autumn, they’re also most poised to benefit from simple practices that restore balance.
12 Problems All INFJs Will Understand
byBeing an INFJ is both a blessing and a curse.
How to Test Your Limits and Challenge Your Fears as an Introvert
byThis 4-tiered system can help you grow as an introvert.
3 Things Your Introvert Friends Want You to Understand
byIf I want to stay in on a Friday night, it’s literally not you, it’s me.
You’re Not Crazy, You’re a Highly Sensitive Person
byThere’s nothing wrong with being a highly sensitive person.
How to Set Better Boundaries When You’re a Peace-Loving Introvert
byBoundaries are not borders or dividers. They are list of things that are okay and not okay.
7 Skills Every Freelance Introvert Needs
byIntroverts love working alone, which is why freelancing can be perfect for them.
5 Women Who Will Make You Proud to Be an Introvert
byThese successful, influential women remind us just how much we introverts have to offer.
13 Signs You’re a Highly Sensitive Man
by1. You’re easily overwhelmed by sensory input, everything from bright lights to sudden sounds.
Don’t Underestimate Me Just Because I’m Not Dominating the Conversation
byIntroverts often go quiet because we have so many passionate thoughts rushing through our heads that it’s impossible to verbalize them all.
How Working From Home Makes Introverts More Productive
byLess small talk and fewer interruptions are definitely perks.
6 Powerful Reasons the World Needs Introverts
byIntroverts may feel like tourists on this planet, visiting a place they don’t truly belong — but the world needs what they have to offer.