How to Make the Most of an ‘Introvert’s Paradise’
byThis unusual time in history — with its extreme deviation from normal life — can teach us how to be better introverts.
How to Make the Most of an ‘Introvert’s Paradise’
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4 Curious Traits of the Enigmatic INFJ
byAs an INFJ, one of the 16 Myers-Briggs personality types, I feel like an inharmonious fusion of opposites.
It’s Okay to Just Exist Right Now
byYou do not have to write the next great American novel or get in the best shape of your life.
Introverts Can Hate Right Now, Too
byBeing home doesn’t automatically equal an introvert’s paradise.
Let’s Use This Time to Teach the World the Greatness of Introversion
byIntroverts have a unique opportunity that we may never have again.
What 37 Days of Quarantine Look Like for an Introvert in China
byAt first, it was terrifying. Now I’m not sure I want to return to “extroverted” life.
Why Is the INFJ I’m Dating Slowly Pulling Away From Me?
byA lot of an INFJ’s mental processing happens in solitude.
The World Is Living My Introverted Lifestyle, and I Don’t Know Who I Am Anymore
byIs all this isolation turning me into — *gasp* — an extrovert?!
Can You Stop Being an Introvert? Probably Not, According to Science
byYou will grow and change, as we all do, but you’ll always be an introvert at your core.
How Each Introverted Myers-Briggs Type Is Surviving the Corona Apocalypse
byHere’s a lighthearted take on what each introverted type might be doing to survive the pandemic.
Introverts: How to Survive Social Isolation When You Live With an Extrovert
byMy extroverted husband and I process stress *very* differently.
What I Learned as an Introvert From My First 5 Days in Lockdown
byI can choose to blame the virus, or I can choose to take advantage of this time to learn and be of service.
Social Distancing Is Business as Usual for Introverts
byI knew my introversion would come in handy one day.
What I Do When I Can’t Turn Off My Overthinking Mind
byWhen it all gets to be too much, switch from thinking to being.
I’m an Introvert, But Honestly, This Quarantine Sucks
byWith a toddler and extroverted husband at home, this time of forced isolation is anything but peaceful.
Extroverts, Here’s How to Survive Social Distancing, According to an Introvert
by“You don’t get it,” my extroverted friend told me. “I’m supposed to stay home, work from home, no get-togethers. I’m losing it.”
INFJs Fit in Everywhere and Nowhere
byOne of the major complaints I hear from INFJs is: “I don’t belong anywhere.”
The Introvert’s Guide to Dealing With Disappointment
byIntroverts deeply internalize their experiences, so they may over-personalize disappointment.
9 Things That Are Extremely Annoying to INTJs
byAs an INTJ, there are many things that annoy me, but here is a list of the worst ones.
6 Science-Backed Tips to Stop Bottling Up Your Emotions
byNaming emotions is one of the first ways to deal with them and make them “go away” peacefully.
What It’s Like Being an Introvert With Social Anxiety
by“People think I’m overreacting.”
I Kept to Myself at a Birthday Party, and Enjoyed It
byA small shift in my thinking meant I could actually attend a party and have a decent enough time.
I’ll Always Be Quiet, and There’s Nothing Wrong With That
byIntroverts aren’t “less than” because they’re quiet.
6 Reasons Writing Fiction Is the Perfect Hobby for Introverts
byFor those of us who enjoy spending time by ourselves, writing is a great way to unwind.
8 Things the Introverted New Mom in Your Life Needs From You
byFor an introverted mom, the “rules” for welcoming a new member into the family may be different than what others expect.
I’m an Introvert, and I Need Alone Time for My Mental Health
byThe more I’ve come to understand what it means to be an introvert, the more I realize that alone time is something I need for my mental health.
What Happened When an Introvert Loner Moved in With Her Extrovert Boyfriend
byWhat he needs and what I need are almost entirely at odds.
How Inferior Sensing Affects My Daily Life as an INFJ
byExtraverted Sensing is the INFJ’s weakest cognitive function, and that can create some real challenges.
Why Online Entrepreneurship Is Perfect for Introverts, and How I Thrive
byOnline entrepreneurship can be perfect for introverts, because it allows you to run a business without the draining day-to-day social interaction.
What I Learned as an Introvert When I Decided to Stay Single
byI realized I had to live alone and finally discover my inner self.