6 Benefits of Spending Time Alone
1. You have higher productivity levels.
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1. You have higher productivity levels.
It’s not uncommon for highly sensitive people to struggle with being assertive. People may talk over them and disregard their feelings and viewpoints.
One of my biggest regrets about the past decade of my life is that I didn’t make more of an effort to make friends of my own.
1. Don’t ever force yourself to be someone you’re not.
Maybe you’re scared like I was when I was. Maybe the thought of extracurriculars, crowded football games, and living with a roommate has you worried.
I didn’t know I was a highly sensitive person for a long while. I just knew I was “different.” For me, this was particularly marked in social situations.
Rae is an introvert who has severe social anxiety. Once, at a concert, she had a panic attack because of all the people around her.
I am an introvert. I genuinely like myself, but I still wish I could be more lively, vibrant, and full of energy.
The science behind the adult coloring book craze is surprisingly simple.
Are you both a perfectionist and an introvert? If so, you’re not alone—introversion and perfectionism often go hand in hand.