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.
How Introverts Can Set Boundaries With Overly Chatty Coworkers
Introverts prefer to work quietly alone – and overly chatty coworkers can drain their energy and make it hard to focus.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
How to Best Learn a New Language as an Introvert
When learning a new language, it helps to lean on your introvert strengths, like active listening and deep thinking.
Why I Love Traveling to Cities Alone as an Introvert
Since introverts usually don’t like being the center of attention, when they’re traveling in a new city, they’ll have plenty of anonymity.
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.