How to Win Friends and Influence People When You’re an Introvert
There are simple things that you can do without having to become an extrovert or exhaust yourself socializing.
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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.
There are simple things that you can do without having to become an extrovert or exhaust yourself socializing.
High-functioning anxiety can be hard to spot because people who have it often appear calm, well-prepared, and successful.
You can’t control all the noise and people and chaos, but you can pick up a knitting needle or an Xbox controller.
Going to public places on your own honors your need to be solitary while at the same time giving you a little social boost.
The world can feel overwhelming, but you deserve time for yourself, even when it seems like you don’t have time to spare.
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.