by Michaela | Dec 28, 2015 |
I do this really annoying thing whenever someone asks me how old I am. I say, “I’m ageless”. It’s my cheeky way of avoiding the question. It has nothing to do with what they think of me, and everything to do with how I think of myself. I want to forget my age, and all...
by Michaela | Jan 8, 2015 |
I’ve said before that introversion comes with many strengths. But that’s not what this post is about. Today I want to talk about POWER. Simply knowing that you are an introvert gives you access to an enormous amount of personal power that would have otherwise lain...
by Michaela | Sep 24, 2014 |
Each of us has a story – several stories actually – woven together by the ever-evolving thread of who we are. These personal tales are important. They give meaning to our past, and shape our current identity. As an introvert, you have several stories about your...
by Michaela | Aug 12, 2014 |
In the wake of the death of comedian Robin Williams, I found myself wondering, “why are so many comedians depressed?” Williams struggled with depression for a long time before deciding to (allegedly) commit suicide. And he wasn’t the only one;...
by Michaela | Jul 13, 2014 |
Most introverts are accustomed to others making incorrect assumptions about what introversion actually is. When we tell people that we are introverted, we often hear things like: “Oh, so you’re shy?” Nope. “But if you’re an introvert, shouldn’t you be at home by...