12 Things Introverts Absolutely Need to Be Happy
byBecause of our wiring, introverts need somewhat different things in life to be happy, compared to extroverts. Here are 12 of those things.
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Stories for Introverts Everywhere
Sometimes, it feels like the world doesn’t “get” you — especially if you’re an introvert. But we do get you. Here are some of our favorite stories about what it’s like being an introvert.
7 Things People Assume About Me Because I Don’t ‘Talk Much’
byBecause I don’t talk much, people assume I’m boring or stuck-up.
13 Relatable Comics for Introverts Who Get Nervous in Social Situations
byArtist Sarah C. Andersen, creator of Sarah’s Scribbles, knows this feeling all too well.
You Can’t ‘Fix’ Introverts Because We’re Not Broken
bySome extroverts still see introversion as something broken that should be fixed. But there’s nothing to fix — and no reason for pity.
Quit Asking Introverts, ‘Why Are You So Quiet?’
byTelling introverts they are quiet is like telling someone the sky is blue: You’re pointing out the obvious.
Why My Introversion Is Not ‘Getting Better’
byIntroversion is not something that will “go away.” Research shows that introverts are born that way and will stay introverts for life.
For Introverts, Why Are Our Bedrooms Our Havens?
byDon’t take it personally when we retreat to our bedroom for solitude. It’s in that space that we are brought back to life.
Yes, Even Introverts Get Lonely Sometimes
byThe introvert’s struggle with loneliness is real. But it’s a problem we rarely talk about.
Why Isn’t Quiet as Much of a Right as Noise?
bySo there I was, at work trying to concentrate, with a gaggle of coworkers nearby cackling so loud I couldn’t hear myself think.
Why I Write: An Introvert’s Perspective
byWriting gives me a voice without having to be in the spotlight.