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.
5 Things I Wish Extroverts Understood About Me as an Introvert and INFJ
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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.
6 Things You May Not Know About Introverts, Illustrated
byHere are six things you might not know about us introverts, with illustrations from my book Text, Don’t Call.
Here’s What Each Introverted Myers-Briggs Type Secretly Wants for the Holidays
byLove it or hate it, the holidays are upon us. Just for fun, here’s what each introverted Myers-Briggs personality type secretly wants this season.
15 Things You Must Understand If You’re the Parent of an Introvert
byThere’s nothing unusual or shameful about being an introvert. In fact, the more you embrace your child’s natural introverted nature, the happier she’ll be.
You’re Not Crazy, You’re a Highly Sensitive Person
byI can’t stand chaos. I hate loud environments. Art makes me cry. No, I’m not crazy; I’m a textbook example of a highly sensitive person.
These Are the 19 Most Stressful Experiences an Introvert Can Have
byThose little situations that seem so easy for others to navigate can become overwhelmingly stressful for introverts.
The 19 ‘Extroverted’ Behaviors That 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.
25 Illustrations That Perfectly Capture the Joy of Living Alone as an Introvert
byYaoyao Ma Van As lived alone for eight years before getting married. She created a gorgeous series of illustrations about the magic of being on her own.
16 Signs You’re an INFJ, the World’s Rarest Personality Type
byThe INFJ is considered to be the rarest Myers-Briggs personality type, making up less than 2 percent of the world’s entire population.
Introverts Reveal the Most Extreme Things They’ve Done to Avoid People
byI asked introverts to tell me the most extreme things they’ve done to avoid people. Here’s what they said. Note: All stories are true!
The Honest Truth About Being an Introvert
bySocializing is draining. It sucks the hell out of my energy, seriously.
9 Things I Wish People Knew About Me as a Highly Sensitive Introvert
byLike almost every other highly sensitive introvert on the face of the planet, I spent so much of my life feeling out of place.
If You Beat Yourself Up for Being an Introverted Mom, Read This
byRealizing the truth of who I am as an introverted mom changed me. I stopped beating myself up for who I am. I stopped wanting to change my nature.
My Worth Is Not Defined By How Many Words Come Out of My Mouth
byI’m tired of people telling me that being quiet is a bad thing. I think this is a subject we introverts can commiserate on, because it happens so much.
You Don’t Have to Be an Extrovert to Be Good at Your Job
byIntroverts make just as capable employees as extroverts — and sometimes better ones. That’s why it’s time to end the introvert stigma at work.
15 Things You Should Never Do to Your Introverted Child
byIntroverts have some basic rules. If you understand what they are, parenting them will go much smoother!
3 Thoughts Introverts Might Have at the Start of a New Relationship
byRegardless of how amazing a new relationship feels, introverts still need time to adjust to this change. Here are three thoughts an introvert might have.
INFPs Love Writing But There Are 3 Big Reasons They Struggle With It
byMany INFPs love creative writing but struggle to actually do it. Here are three reasons why, according to a writing coach for INFPs.
An Introvert’s Lessons From Elementary School
byAs a quiet introvert, I was truly baffled by the other kids in my class. I couldn’t understand why they would never stop talking.
10 Signs That Your Baby or Toddler Is an Introvert
byBeginning around four months of age, you’ll start to see your child’s temperament. Here are 10 signs that your baby or toddler is an introvert.
4 Curious Traits of the Enigmatic INFJ Personality
byINFJs can feel like an inharmonious fusion of opposites. Here are four traits that might make them one of the most enigmatic Myers-Briggs personality types.