Introverts Aren’t ‘Antisocial.’ We’re Just Cautious About Depleting Our Energy.
byIntroverts aren’t “antisocial” when they turn down invitations or leave the party early — they’re protecting their needs.
Introverts Aren’t ‘Antisocial.’ We’re Just Cautious About Depleting Our Energy.
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7 Signs You’re in a Good Relationship as an Introvert
byYour romantic relationship is one of the most important ones in your life, so it’s crucial that it feels good to you as an introvert.
All the Weird Thoughts Introverts Have Before and After Socializing
bySure, we may smile as we greet you, but honestly, we’re not feeling happy — we’re anxious!
6 Struggles of Raising Introverted Children as an Introverted Parent
byAs an introverted parent raising introverted kids, one challenging aspect is: “Wait… where did my alone time go?”
5 Qualities Introverts Want in a Friend
byIntroverts need people around them who understand their vibe, which is why they look for quality in friends, not quantity.
Why ‘Stand Up and Tell Us About Yourself’ Is Pure Torture for Introverts
byThere’s simply something about having everyone’s eyes on you that may cause introverts to panic.
How to Volunteer Successfully at Your Child’s School When You’re an Introvert
byYou don’t have to be the keynote speaker or run the talent show to make a difference at your child’s school as an introvert.
The Vacation You Should Take, Based on Your Introverted Myers-Briggs Type
byLooking for an ideal vacation spot? Consider your Myers-Briggs personality type.
Why ‘Fake It ‘Till You Make It’ Is Terrible Advice for Introverts
byTaking on an extroverted persona can be severely draining for introverts, not to mention unnatural.
7 Reasons Introverts Struggle to Find Romantic Love
byThe “introvert hangover” applies to romance, too.
9 Things That Are Hard for Me as an Introvert
byIf I could open up about the things I struggle with as an introvert — and the things I’m working on — here’s what I’d say.
Yes, Introverts Need Their Alone Time — But They Need Community, Too
byWhen it comes to community, it is quality, not quantity, that matters to introverts.
9 Signs You Need Some Alone Time as an Introvert
byFor introverts, being alone is like food, sleep, or any other type of replenishment — you can’t go too long without it.
How to (Quietly) Raise Your Profile at Work as an Introvert
byIntroverts’ strengths are just as valuable as those of extroverts, but it’s up to us to (quietly) do our own self-promotion.
How to Travel Alone as an Introvert
byI may travel alone, but that doesn’t mean I’m lonely.
How to Connect Meaningfully When You’re an Introvert Who Hates Small Talk
byAlthough introverts find empty socializing to be draining, they desire deep connections with others.
Why the Phone Is Not an Introvert’s Friend
byIt’s no wonder many introverts silence their phones or leave them permanently on Do Not Disturb mode.
How a Book About Silence Allowed Me to Finally Understand Mindfulness
byMindfulness should come naturally to introverts — who already spend a lot of time thinking and reflecting — though it may take some practice.
9 Ways to Set Boundaries as an Introvert
bySetting boundaries is all about taking ownership of your introvert needs and finding balance between “you” time and “people” time.
How I Went From Hiding My Introversion to Embracing It
byFor years, I acted like an extrovert, but my introversion kept bubbling up, like my constant need for alone time.
How Introverts Can Survive Socializing as the World Reopens
byNo matter what, be unapologetically you… and remember that you always have the freedom to leave early.
9 Ways to Adjust When You Move to a New Country as a Highly Sensitive Introvert
byFor highly sensitive introverts, change can be overwhelming — especially when change means adjusting to a new country and culture.
How Not to Overschedule Your Introverted Child
byIntroverted kids — just like introverted adults — need plenty of time and space to recharge their energy.
9 ‘Strange’ Things Only Introverts Do
byTo onlookers, these introvert behaviors may seem bizarre, but to fellow introverts, they’re perfectly normal.
7 Ways to Apply ‘Emotional Duct Tape’ to Your Daily Life as an Introvert
by“Emotional duct tape” is all the things you do each day to keep it together, from napping to spending time on your passions.
The Introvert Hangover Is Awful
byAs an introvert, I experience this intense feeling during and after socializing. Sometimes it completely exhausts me and wears me out.
No, I Don’t Have ‘Plans’ This Weekend (and I’m Perfectly OK With That)
byJust because my introverted weekend plans may be different than yours, it doesn’t make them “wrong.”
The Science Behind How Introverts Sleep and Dream
byIntroverts may dream more of past events, and have more vivid dreams, but extroverts get more restful sleep.
Why Introverts Should Stay Physically Active
byNot only does being physically active have many health benefits, but it provides introverts with valuable alone time, too.
How to Survive Going to the Hair Salon as an Introvert
byBeing in a salon means being the center of attention, and enforced small talk — two things introverts hate.