There’s a Word for Feeling Bad When You Don’t Get Enough Alone Time
This word, coined by a psychologist, describes the “mirror image” of loneliness.
SENSITIVE was named an Amazon Best Book of 2023! Click here to buy your copy.
Your introversion is a healthy part of who you are. But we all have things we’d like to change about ourselves, even introverts. Browse all of our self-development articles below, or check out some of our most popular posts about dealing with anxiety and how to manage an introvert hangover.
This word, coined by a psychologist, describes the “mirror image” of loneliness.
Understanding what gives you energy — and what drains it — is key to avoiding burnout.
I’m done putting my needs on the back burner. If people want to call me “grandma” for going home early, then so be it.
In the same way that we honor our needs of hunger and thirst, we deserve to honor our needs as introverts.
Make sure your extroverted roommates understand that you don’t just want quiet time — you need it.
Sensitive introverts are empathetic guides who have hard-won wisdom to share.
Speaking up for yourself can be intimidating. However, choosing to tolerate an unwanted situation is often worse.
When you volunteer, it’s about finding the right balance between the role and honoring your introvert needs.
Give yourself full permission to hermit away: Turn off phone notifications, ignore emails, and abandon unfinished projects.
If you’re a people-pleasing introvert, you may pretend to agree with others even when you don’t. I grew up…