by Michaela | Jan 15, 2020 |
Can I share a secret pet peeve with you? It has to do with a common misconception people have about introversion. This misconception goes beyond the usual “introversion means shy.” Before I share what it is, I’ll tell you why this particular fallacy irks me so much....
by Michaela | Feb 17, 2018 |
Do you ever get sick of hearing advice about how to fix your introversion? Thoughtful introverts really take criticism, or even well-meaning advice, to heart. We tend to overthink our flaws and downplay our amazing strengths. That’s why today’s article is all about...
by Michaela | Apr 11, 2017 |
Have you ever noticed how much introverts are like cats? I’ve talked about the many similarities between introverts and cats before, but I just couldn’t resist making a new comparison video. It’s already making the rounds on Facebook, and people are...
by Michaela | Dec 15, 2016 |
Dear Innie Friend, I have a confession. There have been many times in my life when I have wished that there was a cure for my introversion. I wanted to be able to surround myself with people all the time, without feeling overwhelmed and exhausted. I was seduced by the...
by Michaela | Nov 15, 2016 |
A lot of people think that those of us who are quiet and highly sensitive are weak. They believe that quiet + courageous is a contradiction. Now more than ever, I whole-heartedly disagree. No matter what your political views, you can’t deny that the recent US election...
by Michaela | Oct 24, 2016 |
Dear introvert, I see that you’re hurting. And I think I know why. Like so many of us quiet, sensitive souls, you feel broken. You see yourself as that beat-up old stuffed teddy bear with a missing eye, and limp limbs. You aren’t puffed up and outgoing like the other...
