How Theater Taught Me the Difference Between ‘Introverted’ Vs. ‘Shy’
byI will always be an introvert — someone who prefers quiet alone time — but shyness was something I could overcome with the help of the stage.
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.
I will always be an introvert — someone who prefers quiet alone time — but shyness was something I could overcome with the help of the stage.
One of the lies my social anxiety tells me is no one really wants to be around me.
“Sorry I’m late, I didn’t want to come.” -introverts
The artist hopes her comics will show fellow “quiet ones” that they are not alone in their introvert quirks, and they don’t need to be fixed.
Due to their wiring, highly sensitive people observe more, think more, and move slower — which is a good thing.
Thrust into the spotlight due to her husband’s career, Jill Biden is an introvert who says being a political spouse did not come naturally.
These successful, distinguished men remind us how impactful introverts can be.
If you feel a pang of dread every time the holidays come around — bracing yourself for another round of forced merriment — you’re not alone.
You didn’t choose the introvert life. The introvert life chose you.
These “weird” introvert behaviors are actually more normal and common than many people realize.