by Michaela | Nov 25, 2020 |
There are a few reasons why introverts might feel alone, even in a crowded room.We value connection over superficial interactions with strangers. But what about those times when we feel lonely with friends and family?What is getting in the way of a real sense of...
by Michaela | Aug 13, 2020 |
Do you have mixed feelings about reconnecting with others after lockdown? Maybe you miss people, but you also have anxieties about socializing again. If so, you’re not alone. A reader named Christeen recently commented on my blog: “I don’t want to...
by Michaela | Nov 24, 2019 |
People are always telling introverts to get out of our comfort zone. It can be annoying because it implies that we are not, in fact, already getting out of our comfort zone all the time. Because here’s the thing. Our “comfort zone” is simply what is familiar and...
by Michaela | Oct 16, 2019 |
Being an introvert in an extrovert’s world can be very confusing. There are many hidden fears and strange ‘introvertisms’ that even we don’t understand. One that keeps coming up, as I hear from thousands of introverted readers, is the fear of making a good first...
by Michaela | Dec 19, 2018 |
I hear from a lot of introvert readers who say that they struggle to allow in love. I’m not just talking about romantic love. Many introverts find it hard to let any kind of love in, even from friends and family. After all, when introverts are stressed or feeling down...
