by Michaela | Sep 19, 2013 |
Movies are a great way for introverts to relax and recharge. They provide rest for our overly active minds. They help us escape the mundane. Like a great novel, they feed our imagination and help us view the world from a new perspective. The best part about a movie...
by Michaela | Sep 18, 2013 |
Introverts aren’t known for having outstanding communication skills. But it turns out that there is an introvert advantage when it comes to conversation. I have been reading a lot of articles about effective communication lately. Advice on the topic varies, but...
by Michaela | Sep 15, 2013 |
The idea that group thinking is the best way to create is rampant. Companies are designed around the concept that ten minds are better than one. Employee schedules are filled with frequent team meetings and activities. Open office plans have proliferated. Somehow,...
by Michaela | Sep 14, 2013 |
We all fall prey to the green-eyed monster on occasion. For introverts, it is all too easy to compare ourselves to extroverts and feel pretty lousy for it. Perhaps, we secretly wish that we could think on our feet like a fast talking coworker. We might buy into the...
by Michaela | Sep 13, 2013 |
The other day, while talking on Skype with one of my best friends, I realized that something was horribly wrong. The video option was turned off. And, as we all know, Skype without video is just a phone. Like most introverts, I detest talking on the phone. This...