Setting boundaries is all about taking ownership of your introvert needs and finding balance between “you” time and “people” time.

Highly sensitive people have finely-tuned nervous systems, which can make everyday life more stressful and overstimulating.

As an introvert, I’ll never feel rested or like myself if I’m surrounded by people, so I can only take in so much social interaction.

When you have friends who are introverts, accept them as they are rather than how you hope they will be.

If you’re an introvert with limited social energy to begin with, an over-talker can leave you completely wiped out.

Emotional flooding can happen in any situation, especially when a “little” thing becomes the straw that breaks the camel’s back.

We make countless decisions each day, and that mental load can drain an introvert’s energy just as much as socializing.

You don’t have to attend any holiday celebrations that leave you exhausted or overwhelmed.

Opening a gift might feel awkward for introverts because they dislike being in the spotlight and tend to keep their feelings to themselves.

Big events or parties can become overwhelming for us introverts, so look for little ways to maintain your energy.