Conversing With Extroverts 101

Conversing With Extroverts 101

Warning: this post might be slightly ranty. Introvert vs. Extrovert In Conversation Introverts and extroverts often have very different communication styles – sometimes DRASTICALLY different. Extroverts tend to be verbal processors who flit quickly from topic to topic...
How Introverts Can Live On Their Own Terms

How Introverts Can Live On Their Own Terms

More and more I’m realizing that a lot of introverts are not living life on their own terms.  Instead they are putting a lot of their precious energy into a life they don’t love – sometimes even a life they hate. As introverts, many of us are told...
Faking it: How to know when to act more extroverted

Faking it: How to know when to act more extroverted

“Strength lies in differences, not in similarities.” ~ Stephen R. Covey Extroversion is often seen as the ideal standard to strive for. As a result, we introverts practically come out of the womb hearing about how we should be more extroverted. We’re made to believe...
Dear Introvert: A Love Letter to Introverted People

Dear Introvert: A Love Letter to Introverted People

It occurred to me today that I wrote a Dear Extrovert letter a while ago, but neglected to write a letter for introverted people.  I realized this had to be remedied immediately!  So, For all the introverted people out there who have ever felt different, inadequate or...
The Big “O” For Introverts

The Big “O” For Introverts

There are countless duties and to-do lists that we must fulfill daily.  Some commitments enrich our life and bring us closer to our goals. Some push us inches away from overload. For introverts, it’s all too easy to become overwhelmed by too many obligations. This is...
Forget What You Thought You Knew About Introversion

Forget What You Thought You Knew About Introversion

As an introvert, I’m well aware of the many misconceptions floating around about us.  I have come face to face with introvert myths on several occasions.  Until recently, this made me feel self-conscious about telling people that I am an introvert.  Even though I am...