This Introvert Problem Confuses Most Extroverts
A lot of introvert behavior is very confusing for extroverts. But there is one thing in particular that leaves extroverts feeling perplexed, self-conscious, and even worried. And, to be honest, I don’t blame them. Even I was confused by this aspect of my...
How To Be Alone Without Feeling Lonely
"Alone had always felt like an actual place to me, as if it weren't a state of being, but rather a room where I could retreat to be who I really was." The sacred space of solitude truly is a wonderful place to be for introverts. Until it's not. Often, there comes a...
Introvert Stories
Every so often, I get really sick of reading my own writing, and I begin brainstorming new ways to write and connect - or not write and connect. This is one such occasion. It's too late to do a video, or write a new ebook, or make a survey, so ... here's what I've...
Introvert: I May Be Slow, But I’m NOT Stupid
Many introverts tend to speak slowly. We need time to process our thoughts before we speak. We pause. We think. Perhaps we pause again. Sometimes we can't find the right words until after the conversation has ended. Then we kick ourselves, and wish we always...
How to connect to your introverted intuition
Happy Sunday innie friend! Besides the years when I was Morman and had to go to church for three hours everySunday, this has always been my favorite day of the week. For introverts, this is a great day to enjoy some of our favorite solo activities, such as reading,...
Are You A Shy Introvert?
One of the most common misconceptions about introversion is that all introverts are shy. Of course, this is isn’t true. Shyness is related to a fear of social interactions. Introversion is a personality type that is evident from infancy. But what if you are both...
Advice For Parenting An Introverted Teenager
Raising a teenager is a challenging and frustrating endeavour for most parents. For extroverted parents, knowing how to deal with an introverted teen can be especially confusing. I recently had a conversation with an extroverted parent who has had a really hard time...
The Awesome Introvert Telesummit
“The secret to life is to put yourself in the right lighting. For some it’s a Broadway spotlight, for others, a lamplit desk.” ~ Susan Cain **THIS EVENT HAS ENDED. Hello innie friend, Have you ever heard the saying "introverts unite (separately)!"? Well, now is our...
For Introverts With Too Many Ideas
Like most introverts, I have a mind that just won't quit. The hamster is always churning out ideas. This can quickly lead to idea overload followed by mental exhaustion. It also makes it difficult to know which ideas deserve my time and attention right now.In case...
Here’s to the introverts, the visionaries, the crazy ones
One of my Mastermind members recently shared the famous Apple ad “The Crazy Ones” with me. I’d seen it before, but I was inspired nonetheless. It made me think about the fact that a lot of the crazy ones in this world are introverts. They are the ones who observe...
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