Why Is Writing Easier Than Speaking for Introverts? Here’s the Science
byMany introverts are naturally gifted writers — so why do they clam up or draw a blank when speaking?
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Recent Research and the Science of Introversion
Your introversion is a fundamental part of who you are, and it’s a trait that will stay with you for life. Thankfully, introversion has been well-researched by both psychologists and neurologists — with new discoveries happening all the time. Browse all of our science and research posts below. Or, check out our evidence-based definition of introversion, the workings of the introverted brain, and the neurological reason why introverts love alone time.
Why Do Introverts Love Being Alone? Here’s the Science
byChemically, there’s a good reason introverts really enjoy alone time.
The Difference Between Introverts, Empaths, and Highly Sensitive People
byHere’s how to tell which one (or ones!) you are.
The Science Behind Why We Absorb Others’ Emotions (and How to Deal)
byWhen we carry our own emotions — plus those of others — it can simply be too much.
Why Zoom Calls Are So Draining for Introverts
byExperts explain why video calls are a special kind of hell for introverts.
Nature Can Cure Overthinking, According to Science
byIt works even if you can’t physically go outside.
Introverts and Loners Will Save Us, According to Science
byLoners are a species’ insurance policy during difficult times.
Can You Stop Being an Introvert? Probably Not, According to Science
byYou will grow and change, as we all do, but you’ll always be an introvert at your core.
6 Science-Backed Tips to Stop Bottling Up Your Emotions
byNaming emotions is one of the first ways to deal with them and make them “go away” peacefully.
Science Explains Why I Have a Love-Hate Relationship With Parties
byHow can I love my friends, and at the same time, dread being around them?