by Michaela | Aug 15, 2020 |
Most introverts are used to being asked why we’re so quiet. It’s one of those annoying questions that feels like both an insult and a command. The subtext is, “you should talk more—now.” I’ve ranted about my frustrations with this question before, so I won’t get...
by Michaela | Aug 13, 2020 |
Do you have mixed feelings about reconnecting with others after lockdown? Maybe you miss people, but you also have anxieties about socializing again. If so, you’re not alone. A reader named Christeen recently commented on my blog: “I don’t want to...
by Michaela | Aug 12, 2020 |
Introverts are loyal people who value quality over quantity in our friendships.Our intuitive, thoughtful, and calm nature is a gift to the few people we allow into our inner circle. That doesn’t mean that our friendships are perfect.Making and maintaining friendships...
by Mike Reiner | Aug 4, 2020 |
Around 15 million people in America have social anxiety disorder – a type of anxiety that is characterized by extreme fear or anxiety in some or all social settings. Having to interact with someone at a party or at a work event can result in a plethora of...
by Michaela | Jul 26, 2020 |
If you’ve been feeling unmotivated, lethargic, and disillusioned with life lately, I understand how you feel. Life can be challenging, or jut plain boring, at the best of times. This is not the best of times. For myself, the last several months have been a...
by Mike Reiner | Jul 23, 2020 |
A lot of people think introverts don’t like socializing and that there is nothing harder than gaining their trust. People who find it hard to make friends do not have to be introverted by nature, as there can be other factors that stop people from broadening their...
