by Michaela | Nov 20, 2013 |
Have you ever been told that you’re too sensitive? Or have you noticed your own sensitivities to things like loud noises, caffeine, strong smells and emotions? You might be part of the 15 to 20 percent of the population that is considered highly...
by Michaela | Nov 6, 2013 |
“Should” is a little word that can have a huge impact on an introvert’s life. This seemingly innocent, one-syllable word has the power to steer introverts in an entirely wrong direction, while robbing us of our time and energy. It is a word that precedes dreaded...
by Michaela | Oct 23, 2013 |
A while ago I asked my Facebook followers what they thought was the best response when someone says that they are “too quiet” or “too serious” or “boring”. I have been on the receiving end of these types of comments several times in my life. Just as I suspected,...
by Michaela | Oct 16, 2013 |
Illustration by Lala Hernández. I recently read a humorous blog post entitled, 10 Types of 30-Year-Old Single Guys. Most of the article made me chuckle, but a small portion of it made me cringe; the ideal woman in the eyes of “The Total Package” guy is...
by Michaela | Sep 28, 2013 |
Like many of you, I have learned a lot of valuable life lessons over the years. Several of these lessons are closely related to introversion. Here are the top ten truths I’ve discovered: 1. Happiness is not achieved in more. More money, more stuff and more...
by Michaela | Sep 26, 2013 |
Many introverts keep their talents hidden until they are ready to be shared with the world. Laurie Helgoe describes this tendency well: “Introverts keep their best stuff inside—that is, until it is ready. And this drives extroverts crazy! The explanation for the...
