21 Signs That You’re an INTP, One of the Rarest Personality Types
INTPs are known for their inventiveness and brilliant intellect.
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7 Quirks of Being an INFP Personality Type
Here are seven quirks of my INFP personality that often leave me shaking my head and grinning through it.
The Difference Between Introversion and Anxiety (and Why It Matters)
Just because someone is introverted does not automatically mean they have an anxiety disorder.
7 Things You Should Know About INFJs, the Rarest Personality Type
It is often tough being an INFJ. As the rarest personality type, it can be easy for INFJs to feel misunderstood.
Why My Introversion Is Not ‘Getting Better’
Introversion is not something that will “go away.” Research shows that introverts are born that way and will stay introverts for life.
The 5 Biggest Dating Struggles of an INFP
And more often than not, I don’t feel a connection with him and have a really hard time faking it for the rest of the date.
Why Alone Time Is Crucial for Introverted Moms (and How to Stop the Guilt)
Here’s how spending time alone can make you a better mom — and how to stop the guilt over taking time for yourself.
4 Things I Wish Extroverts Understood About Introverts
As an introvert, I still feel like the odd one out in a world designed for extroverts. Here are four things I wish they understood about me.
If You’re Always Feeling Drained, It’s Time to Declutter Your Life
If you’re feeling overwhelmed, and your “introvert battery” is at an ultimate low, it’s time to take a minimalist approach.
For Introverts, Why Are Our Bedrooms Our Havens?
Don’t take it personally when we retreat to our bedroom for solitude. It’s in that space that we are brought back to life.
9 Signs That Your Young Child Might Be an Introvert
Does your child have a meltdown after a busy day? Do they easily become absorbed playing alone? If so, they might be an introvert.
Discovering That I’m an INFP Personality Changed My Life
As I read the INFP description, it blew me away. It was like I was reading the diary of someone who had been stalking me the past 10 years.
Why Running Is the Perfect Activity for My INFJ Personality
Running gives me an excuse to be alone without having to explain that need to others.
I Stopped Stressing Over My Family Reunion When I Gave Myself Permission to Do My Own Thing
I didn’t tell myself that I had to take part in every activity, or do something “fun” every day, or spend every waking moment with my family.
What’s Really Going on When the Introvert You’re Dating Says ‘I Need Space’?
You’re an extrovert dating an introvert. Everything was going great, then they said, “I need space.”
Yes, Even Introverts Get Lonely Sometimes
The introvert’s struggle with loneliness is real. But it’s a problem we rarely talk about.
Help for Introverted Moms Dealing With Postpartum Depression
You don’t feel the same affection for your baby that others do. You feel a deep longing for things to go back to the way they were.
Why Isn’t Quiet as Much of a Right as Noise?
So there I was, at work trying to concentrate, with a gaggle of coworkers nearby cackling so loud I couldn’t hear myself think.
The Danger for INFJs of Dreaming Too Much
Because we are dreamers, we are motivated by the future and all the romanticized potential it could hold.
7 Things Your Highly Sensitive Child Needs to Hear
Highly sensitive children have special gifts. Unfortunately, many people still see high sensitivity as weakness.
19 Confessions of an INFJ, the Rarest Personality Type
I occasionally get strong, unexplainable feelings that some future event is going to happen.
I’m an ISTJ Married to an ENFP, and We Couldn’t Be More Different
I struggle to express myself, but he communicates effortlessly.
That Absent-Minded Introvert May Actually Be a Genius
Geniuses may have brains that are wired to be unable to deal with small details.
Why I Write: An Introvert’s Perspective
Writing gives me a voice without having to be in the spotlight.
What Introverts Can Learn from the Spanish Siesta
The famous Spanish siesta, a custom not found in the U.S., has become an irreplaceable time of serenity for me as an introvert.
5 Ways to Love an Introvert Who Is Grieving
We need someone who can be okay with us not being okay.
This One Aspect of My Introversion Causes Me the Most Pain
I hate telephones and rarely answer when someone calls.
If You Don’t Like Your Life, You Can Change It
Subconsciously, I told myself that the problem was me. There was nothing I could do about my life. I was the one who had to adapt.
Why Silence Is So Powerful, Especially for Introverts
While attending a yoga and meditation retreat, I experienced silence in a whole new way.