4 Introvert-Survival Tips I Learned From Our Former First Lady
byHere are four introvert-survival strategies I learned from Michelle Obama that we can apply to our (somewhat less exciting) lives among extroverts.
Self-Development
Personal Development for Introverts
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.
A Therapist Shares the Secret to Better Alone Time
byHere are the major signs that you’re not getting enough alone time, plus I’ll share with you the secret to making it better.
I Wrote an Action Plan to Get Over My Social Anxiety
bySocial anxiety meant I couldn’t make friends or have healthy relationships. I decided enough was enough, sat down, and wrote out an action plan.
A Counselor Explains How Introverts Can Banish Social Anxiety
bySocial anxiety doesn’t have to rule your life. You can banish it by mindfully identifying and correcting “thinking errors.” Here’s how.
The Exhausted Introvert’s Guide to Saying No
byWhat introvert hasn’t felt the pressure to accept an invitation to an event they’re secretly dreading? Here are four psychology-backed tips.
An Introvert’s Road Map to Mindfully Controlling Stress and Anxiety
byFor introverts and highly sensitive people, who process and feel things deeply, negative emotions can quickly become completely overwhelming.
The Holidays Are Absolutely Exhausting for Introverts. Here’s How to Change That.
byFor introverts, Christmas often becomes an exhausting marathon of prepping, shopping, and socializing. Here are seven tips to change that.
Why Is Losing a Pet Especially Hard for Introverts and Highly Sensitive People?
byPet loss can be hard for anyone, but if you’re an introvert or highly sensitive person, it may be even more difficult. Here’s why, plus advice to cope.
The Introvert’s Guide to Surviving a Party, Illustrated in 4 Steps
byHow do you survive a large social gathering if you’re an introvert? Here are four steps, with illustrations from my book Text, Don’t Call.
5 Low-Key Party Ideas for Introverts That Don’t Suck
byWhat happens when you’re an introvert who actually *wants* to host a small party? Here are five low-key party ideas for introverts, plus survival tips.