Social Distancing Is Business as Usual for Introverts
I knew my introversion would come in handy one day.
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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.
I knew my introversion would come in handy one day.
With a toddler and extroverted husband at home, this time of forced isolation is anything but peaceful.
“You don’t get it,” my extroverted friend told me. “I’m supposed to stay home, work from home, no get-togethers. I’m losing it.”
A small shift in my thinking meant I could actually attend a party and have a decent enough time.
The more I’ve come to understand what it means to be an introvert, the more I realize that alone time is something I need for my mental health.
As an introvert, I need to say no to certain activities to maintain my mental health.
Silence gives us space to process our thoughts and soak in our surroundings, among other benefits.
Socializing is far more difficult because I can’t always hear what is said.
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Honestly, sometimes I connect better with animals than with people.