The whole point of celebrating your birthday is to do something that makes you happy, with or without others.

As an introvert, I can figure things out on my own, and I don’t need anyone else to entertain me or to pad my self-esteem.

When I try to function in a world made for extroverts, I can find quickly find myself feeling annoyed.

Since musical artists are very much in the public eye, you may not think they could be introverted.

The key to an introvert-friendly activity is something quiet that won’t be overstimulating.

Because introverts are confident in their own company, they dare to do things that extroverts would never do.

From biking to sailing, there are plenty of fun introvert-friendly summer activities to choose from (that don’t involve sweating with huge crowds).

It is in solitude that introverts recharge their energy and find the answers they are looking for.

Needing quiet isn’t a weakness or an odd quirk. It’s a necessity that lets introverts unleash their rich inner worlds and brilliant thoughts.

Introverts are not broken extroverts — they just have different needs, like requiring more alone time.