How Embracing My Introversion Changed My Life for the Better
During my days of pretending to be an extrovert, my social calendar was always full, but I came home feeling lonely and depressed.
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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.
During my days of pretending to be an extrovert, my social calendar was always full, but I came home feeling lonely and depressed.
Both introverts and cats can take their time forming bonds with others, which can make us seem aloof to strangers.
When introverts put their minds to something, they give it their all. Deep thinking is what they do best.
I’m an introvert. To me, a huge birthday party is synonymous with torture, not celebration.
Many people mistake me for being rude or stuck-up simply because my shyness makes it hard for me to join in.
Being sensitive doesn’t mean you’re fragile or full of drama. It means you notice details and reflect on experiences deeply.
The highly sensitive nervous system detects more information and uses more brain resources to process it.
To many people, being quiet is uncomfortable. However, for introverts, it’s something to be embraced, not shunned.
Being on your own doesn’t have to be scary. In fact, it can be exactly what an introvert needs to thrive.
Creativity allows us to make something of our strong emotions, such as preserving joy or turning pain into something beautiful.