by Michaela | Oct 5, 2014 |
As an introvert, one of my main struggles in life has been figuring out how to tactfully weasel my way out of social obligations. Over the years, I’ve tried several different excuses on for size, with varying degrees of success. The tricky part is trying not to...
by Michaela | Sep 18, 2014 |
I have an important message for all the introverts in their twenties. You’re probably still trying to sort out who you are and what you want. People have been giving you mixed messages, saying things like “be yourself,” and then doling out advice about how to...
by Michaela | Aug 28, 2014 |
Dear innie friend, A few years ago, I came to the realization that I had been pretty numb for a while. It’s not that I was depressed, or unhappy. I just didn’t feel a whole lot of emotion in general. It was like I lived in the neutral zone of feelings where everything...
by Michaela | Aug 27, 2014 |
It’s no secret that many introverts have overly active brains that are constantly buzzing with ideas and dreams. Many of us love to feed our ravenous minds with a steady stream of brain candy: great literature, documentaries, TED Talks, interesting articles and...
by Michaela | Aug 26, 2014 |
One of the biggest challenges that introverts face is learning to set healthy boundaries. We might have grown up feeling shame about our need for solitude. For many of us, asking for space stirs up feelings of guilt and unworthiness. This can make it difficult for us...
by Michaela | Aug 24, 2014 |
Dear Innie Friend, I know everyone has those days when you just want to hide out under a blanket rather than face the world. But, as introverts, I feel like we’re a little more susceptible to these kinds of days. Us innies are easily overwhelmed by the demands...
