It’s Okay to Just Exist Right Now
You do not have to write the next great American novel or get in the best shape of your life.
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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.
You do not have to write the next great American novel or get in the best shape of your life.
Introverts deeply internalize their experiences, so they may over-personalize disappointment.
“People think I’m overreacting.”
For those of us who enjoy spending time by ourselves, writing is a great way to unwind.
Marches and protests can be loud, crowded, and overwhelming. Can you still attend them if you’re an introvert?
Sometimes introverts joke about being afraid to leave their house. For me, that fear is no joke, because I have agoraphobia.
Creativity can feel like a wonderful — albeit flakey — friend who even an introvert would love to hang out with all day.
You might think solo travel in unfamiliar, high-stimulus environments would be an introvert’s nightmare, but it’s one of the most freeing things I’ve done.
These four books will speak to bold introverts — the quiet ones who have something big to say, the dreamers and the doers.
For introverts, a retreat is a radical act of self-affirmation. It means leaving behind the voices of doubt and courageously claiming what we know to be true.