I Want to Set the Record Straight About Introverts
byIntroverts endure a large amount of blanket labeling. I’d like to clear up three of the most common misconceptions I encounter.
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.
Introverts endure a large amount of blanket labeling. I’d like to clear up three of the most common misconceptions I encounter.
The dark side of Christmas is the day itself. The dreaded family lunch. People I have not seen in years all gathered around one table.
One of the most prominent ways that this misunderstanding of who I am is made known to me is through the process of giving and receiving gifts.
When family members get together, they bring all-around discord with them. Am I the only person who thinks this might be a ticking time bomb?
The holidays can be a tough time for introverts. Suddenly there are tons of social events to attend. Can we just get a little alone time, please?
People share everything about themselves online, and as an introvert who values privacy and staying out of the spotlight, that makes me uncomfortable.
Thanksgiving can be a tough time for introverts. We love our families, but this day can be exhausting, because we get drained from socializing.
If you’re an introvert who likes to color, there’s finally a coloring book made for you. Introvert Dreams is a journey through an introvert’s inner world.
Writing can be a lonely venture. Although it hasn’t been proven in a scientific study, I would argue that writers, like myself, are generally introverts.
To really understand an introvert, you have to spend one-on-one time with us. But of course, not when we really need to curl up with a good book alone.