10 Secrets of an Introvert Living in an Extroverted World
byQuit telling me to “live a little.” As an introvert, I feel the most alive and wildly free in my own company.
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Relatable Posts for Introverts Archive
Sometimes, it feels like the world doesn’t “get” you — especially if you’re an introvert. But we’re fellow “quiet ones,” so we get it. Here are some of our favorite stories about what it’s like being an introvert.
As an Introvert, I’m My Own Best Friend (and I Love It)
byI’ve always found it difficult to make friends, let alone the deep friendships that introverts crave. But that’s not stopping me from being my own best friend.
7 Essential New Year’s Resolutions for Introverts
byMaximizing your alone time is a great New Year’s resolution for introverts — and scheduling it (in pen) will help.
7 Things Introverts Teach Us on World Introvert Day (Jan. 2)
byOne thing introverts teach us is that not every silence needs to be filled with words.
Why I ‘Go to Bed’ Early as an Introvert (Spoiler Alert: I’m Not Sleeping)
byAs an introvert, when I “go to bed” early, it’s the solitude I need almost more than the actual sleep.
10 Struggles Only Shy Introverts Will Understand
byAs a shy introvert, I don’t think I’m better than others just because I’m watching from the side instead of gyrating in the middle of the dance floor.
Dear Office Colleagues, Please Stop Offering Me a Cup of Tea
by“A cup of tea” – or the American equivalent, a “cup of coffee” – is never just that for introverts. It’s more like anxiety, small talk, and awkward silences.
A Therapist Explains Why Introverts Might Dread the Holidays
byIt’s okay to acknowledge that the holiday season brings up feelings of dread for you, even though it appears so many love to celebrate all month long.
What I Loved (and Feared) About School as an Introvert
byAs a kid, I was called “shy” and “awkward.” Here’s what worked for me — and didn’t work for me — in school.
How to Survive Big Family Gatherings as a Socially Anxious Introvert
byIf you feel a pang of dread every time the holidays come around — bracing yourself for another round of forced merriment — you’re not alone.