by Michaela | Jul 21, 2014 |
Many introverts tend to speak slowly. We need time to process our thoughts before we speak. We pause. We think. Perhaps we pause again. Sometimes we can’t find the right words until after the conversation has ended. Then we kick ourselves, and wish we...
by Michaela | Jul 20, 2014 |
Happy Sunday innie friend! Besides the years when I was Morman and had to go to church for three hours everySunday, this has always been my favorite day of the week. For introverts, this is a great day to enjoy some of our favorite solo activities, such as reading,...
by Michaela | Jul 19, 2014 |
One of the most common misconceptions about introversion is that all introverts are shy. Of course, this is isn’t true. Shyness is related to a fear of social interactions. Introversion is a personality type that is evident from infancy. But what if you are both...
by Michaela | Jul 16, 2014 |
Like most introverts, I have a mind that just won’t quit. The hamster is always churning out ideas. This can quickly lead to idea overload followed by mental exhaustion. It also makes it difficult to know which ideas deserve my time and attention right now.In...
by Michaela | Jul 11, 2014 |
We’ve all been there; we’re peacefully going about our business and generally feeling okay about life, and then WHAM, our introvert energy meter dips into the self-destruct zone. This red zone is where fits of irrational anger, and tears occur. It is...
by Michaela | Jul 11, 2014 |
One of the biggest challenges introverts face is feeling overwhelmed by the things that extroverts handle with ease. Running errands, meeting new people, and engaging in small talk are just a few examples of activities that can feel overwhelming for introverts. It’s...
