The Introvert ‘Door Slam’ Is Not Just About People
The introvert “door slam” can extend to other areas of your life, too — like when you cut off anything that hinders, not helps, you.
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What I’ve Learned as an Introvert Working in Extroverted Jobs
As an introvert, extroverted jobs have given me the opportunity to test what works for me — I understand my limits better.
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How to Make Halloween Introvert-Friendly
There are plenty of introvert-friendly ways to enjoy Halloween without feeling like you have to go to a big party.
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How Introverts Can Deal With Overly Chatty Coworkers
Introverts prefer to focus quietly. Overly chatty coworkers can wear them out and make it hard to concentrate.
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What I Loved (and Feared) About School as an Introvert
Some kids need to run around to burn off energy. But I — like many other introverts — needed quiet time to recharge from being in class.
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Confessions of an Introvert Who Struggles to Relax
If I’m doing a relaxing activity, my brain goes: Why are you spending all day reading? You have places to go and things to accomplish.
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How to Survive In-Person Shopping as an Introvert
A busy store can be overstimulating for introverts, who prefer quieter places — or at least, who can only take so much of a busy one.
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How to Stay in the Present Moment as a Daydreaming Introvert
Introverts are known for daydreaming — but it’s important not to miss out on what’s happening in the present moment.
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How I Stopped Pretending to Be an Extrovert
I used to think introversion was something that needed to be “fixed.” But I was wrong — and finally stopped pretending to be an extrovert.
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7 Phrases I Wish My Younger Introverted Self Had Used More
I can’t go back and talk to my younger introverted self — but I can take these phrases and assert myself as an introverted adult.
