by Michaela | Oct 21, 2015 |
Being an introvert in an extrovert’s world is exhausting. It feels a lot like running through thick mud. The faster we try to go, the more stuck we get. Before we know it, we’re knee deep in the brown stuff with no escape in sight. Ironically, one of the most...
by Michaela | Oct 20, 2015 |
The two most common fears people have in relationships are engulfment and abandonment. Usually, it is one or the other. We fear being swallowed up by another, dissolving into the relationship. Or we fear the opposite. We are terrified of being left behind. The...
by Michaela | Oct 8, 2015 |
If you’re an extroverted introvert like me, you know how confusing this is for people. Everyone expects an introvert to be shy and reclusive. And we can be, but extroverted introverts also like to get out there and mix ‘n mingle. When we’re “on”, we are...
by Michaela | Sep 30, 2015 |
Many introverts find fun and friendship in the company of extroverts. We have extroverted family members, colleagues, friends and partners. We might love the extroverts in our lives – or at the very least, lovingly tolerate them. As much as we appreciate our...
by Michaela | Sep 28, 2015 |
I’m often asked “what is the best job for an introvert?” To answer that, let’s begin with what is NOT the best job for an introvert: Wanted: Outgoing multitasker with superior communication skills, a team attitude and a love for working with people. The ideal...
by Michaela | Sep 23, 2015 |
Most people believe that introverts only feel comfortable in our shells. They think that the spotlight is reserved for outgoing extroverts who can handle having all eyes on them. “Of course, extroverts would make better public speakers, actors, comedians, and...
