Forget Mindless Banter. Let’s Go Deep.
byWe live in a society that values small talk and banter over meaningful conversation, and masked rituals over genuine connection.
Forget Mindless Banter. Let’s Go Deep.
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The One Word You Must Learn as an INFJ
byIn order to take care of ourselves — so that we can continue helping others — we INFJs need to add a new word to our vocabulary.
The Difference Between Introverts, Empaths, and Highly Sensitive People
byIntroverts, empaths, and highly sensitive people share some traits, but they’re each quite different. Here’s how to tell which one (or ones!) you are.
8 Honest Truths From a Contradictory INFJ
byINFJs are not just confusing, we can be downright contradictory! Here are eight insights into my life and its confusions as an INFJ.
My Need for Alone Time Is Not a Reflection on You
byAs an introvert, my need for alone time has nothing to do with my coworkers — or anyone else, for that matter. Here’s why.
Why ‘Let Me Know How I Can Help’ Doesn’t Work for Many Introverts
byFor many introverts, this expression of care may not be enough. It can alienate them, preventing them from accessing support. Here’s what to do instead.
A Counselor Explains How Introverts Can Banish Social Anxiety
bySocial anxiety doesn’t have to rule your life. You can banish it by mindfully identifying and correcting “thinking errors.” Here’s how.
The Exhausted Introvert’s Guide to Saying No
byWhat introvert hasn’t felt the pressure to accept an invitation to an event they’re secretly dreading? Here are four psychology-backed tips.
9 Things You Never Realized You Did Because You’re an ISFJ
byISFJs can be complicated. They’re fun, friendly, and sociable, but they also prefer snuggly nights in to loud parties out on a Friday night.
Yes, World Introvert Day Is Real, and Here’s Why We Should Celebrate It
byWorld Introvert Day has been celebrated every Jan. 2 by introverts across the globe since 2011 as a way to recharge their energy after the holiday season.
Here’s What Each Introverted Myers-Briggs Type Is Doing at Midnight on NYE
byHello, 2019. Just for fun, here’s what each introverted Myers-Briggs personality type is doing at or around midnight on New Year’s Eve.
This Is the Kind of Work That Excites an INFJ Personality
byWhat kind of work really fires up an INFJ? In my work with INFJs as a career coach, I’ve identified five characteristics this personality type needs.
The New Year’s Resolution That Will Take Each Introverted Myers-Briggs Type to the Next Level
byHere’s the New Year’s resolution that will take each introverted Myers-Briggs personality type to the next level in 2019.
An Introvert’s Road Map to Mindfully Controlling Stress and Anxiety
byFor introverts and highly sensitive people, who process and feel things deeply, negative emotions can quickly become completely overwhelming.
These Memes Perfectly Explain the Thoughts Introverts Have at Holiday Parties
byOh god oh god oh god. It’s today, isn’t it? The holiday party. You love your family, but truth is you’re an introvert, and parties are utterly exhausting.
Here’s What Each Introverted Myers-Briggs Type Is Doing at the Holiday Party
byHoliday gatherings are here! Just for fun, here’s what each introverted Myers-Briggs personality type is doing at the holiday party.
These 21 Things Stress Out Highly Sensitive People the Most
byFor highly sensitive people, who process stimulation deeply and feel emotions strongly, stress can be intense. Here’s what stresses them out the most.
If You’re an INFJ, You’ll Relate to These 12 Problems
byBeing an INFJ is both a blessing and a curse. Here are 12 problems that are quite common to this introverted Myers-Briggs personality type. Can you relate?
INTJ: 7 Tips to Deal With Your Emotions (Even When You’d Rather Ignore Them)
byFor the logic-driven INTJ, emotions can be messy — and they’d often rather ignore them. Here are science-backed tips for INTJs.
4 Introvert-Friendly Ideas to Find Your Mom Tribe
byI couldn’t make it through some days without my mom tribe. Here are four ideas to help you find yours, even if you’re a fiercely independent introvert.
5 Things I Wish Extroverts Understood About Me as an Introvert and INFJ
byAs an INFJ, I’ve always felt out of place. I always knew I was an introvert, but when I discovered this personality type, everything fell into place.
Here’s How Each Introverted Myers-Briggs Type Handles Their Holiday Shopping
byThe holidays are here, and you know what that means — shopping! Here’s how each introverted Myers-Briggs personality type handles their holiday shopping.
The Holidays Are Absolutely Exhausting for Introverts. Here’s How to Change That.
byFor introverts, Christmas often becomes an exhausting marathon of prepping, shopping, and socializing. Here are seven tips to change that.
Why Is Losing a Pet Especially Hard for Introverts and Highly Sensitive People?
byPet loss can be hard for anyone, but if you’re an introvert or highly sensitive person, it may be even more difficult. Here’s why, plus advice to cope.
My Secret Double Life as an ‘Extroverted’ Introvert
byThere was always a breaking point, a threshold in every social situation beyond which I simply couldn’t keep up the facade of extroversion any longer.
No, I’m Not Cold and Emotionless. I Have a ‘Thinking’ Personality.
byPeople often wrongly assume that “thinking” personalities like the ISTJ, INTP, ISTP, or ISTP are cold, robotic, or void of emotion.
The Introvert’s Guide to Surviving a Party, Illustrated in 4 Steps
byHow do you survive a large social gathering if you’re an introvert? Here are four steps, with illustrations from my book Text, Don’t Call.
INFJ: 6 Therapist Tips to Express Your Emotions (When You Don’t Want to Rock the Boat)
byAs rewarding as it is for INFJs to know they are helping their people, it often leads to them not expressing their own emotions. Here’s why.
The 32 Best Gifts for Introverts That Are Under $50
byGot an introvert on your holiday shopping list? Never fear! I’ve complied a list of the best gifts for introverts that are under $50.
5 Signs You’re Not Getting Enough Alone Time in Your Relationship
byWhile too much space — physically or emotionally — can be tough on a relationship, there will be times when you crave time alone as an introvert.