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 | Jan 15, 2020 |
Can I share a secret pet peeve with you? It has to do with a common misconception people have about introversion. This misconception goes beyond the usual “introversion means shy.” Before I share what it is, I’ll tell you why this particular fallacy irks me so much....
by Michaela | Sep 12, 2019 |
Are you an introvert with a messy roommate? Talking to roommates about cleaning up can be hard for anyone. But for introverts, it’s especially challenging. After all, we introverts hate conflict. We’d rather stay quiet, and hideout in our room than face...
by Michaela | Jul 19, 2019 |
If you’re an introvert who cares too much what others think. You’re not alone. A lot of my introvert readers and students come to me with deep-seated fears about disapproval and rejection from others. Caring what others think is normal. But there’s a point...
by Michaela | Mar 6, 2019 |
If you’re a single introvert looking for love, you’ve probably felt discouraged. You try to follow the dating advice people give you, but there’s a problem. None of it addresses the unique struggles you face as an introvert. There just aren’t very many people offering...
by Michaela | Dec 13, 2018 |
This time of year, introverts everywhere are suffering through boring conversations at events we didn’t really want to go to in the first place. The natural introvert inclination is to try to escape lame conversations. Either that or shut down and zone out. But...
