by Michaela | Aug 10, 2015 |
If you noticed I’ve been (extra) quiet the past couple of weeks, there is a reason. I was on vacation. I tossed work aside and put my energy towards visiting with family, frolicking by the ocean, and eating too much ice cream. Now that my vacation is over, I have that...
by Michaela | Jul 23, 2015 |
Kids, the year was 2006, I was married, Mormon, and obsessed with cardigans. Since I didn’t grow up Mormon, I didn’t have any close friends in the church. Then one day, like a brick to the face, something happened that made me painfully aware of my friendlessness....
by Michaela | Jul 22, 2015 |
As an introvert, you might have heard this before: “You’re just shy.” A lot of introverts are shy. Some introverts have social anxiety, which is similar to shyness, but more intense. So, you might be wondering, introversion vs. social anxiety – what’s the...
by Michaela | Jul 20, 2015 |
One of the most surpising introvert problems Like many introverts, I used to be drawn to structured activities because they gave me more control over my social life. They also made me feel like a good little citizen of the planet extrovert. In my teens and...
by Michaela | Jul 15, 2015 |
There is a place where introverts feel right at home. It is a wonderland that allows us to experience the world without leaving our house, or even putting on pants. I’m talking, of course, about the Internet. It is thanks to this magical invention that we met. In...
by Michaela | Jul 8, 2015 |
Many people have asked me, do introverts get along with other introverts? This might surprise you. A lot of introverts are afraid of other introverts. Okay, maybe “afraid” isn’t exactly the right word. But many of the introverts I hear from are definitely hesitant,...