3 Philosophers Show Us How the Introvert Mind Is Different
By turning to great philosophers of the past, we can better understand and appreciate the wonder of the introverted mind.
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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.
By turning to great philosophers of the past, we can better understand and appreciate the wonder of the introverted mind.
As an introvert, my life is a constant battle of wanting to be invited to things, but not actually wanting to go.
For many introverts, a ringing phone feels incredibly intrusive, because it demands their attention RIGHT NOW.
“Introvert guilt” happens when you feel like a bad person for declining a social invitation.
Once social distancing becomes a thing of the past, I’ll miss the safe bubble of my home.
If we say we want to spend the night at home, please don’t make comments like, “That’s so sad!”
Introverts’ brains are wired a little differently than extroverts’ brains, so everyday experiences can become stressful for us “quiet ones.”
There was always this pang in my chest telling me that nobody would get it.
Someone who is not highly sensitive may not even notice these smells, and here I am, barraged by the stink.
Even introverts need some level of social interaction to be happy.