by Michaela | May 13, 2014 |
Today I’m feeling totally and utterly depleted. It’s one of those days where I want to curl up into a ball for 10 hours and be fed through an IV. In other words, I’m teetering the very fine line between low introvert energy and full-on burnout. We’ve all been there....
by Michaela | Feb 17, 2014 |
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...
by Michaela | Nov 13, 2013 |
We live in a culture obsessed with multitasking and distraction. People think nothing of heaping on responsibilities until they’re about to topple over. We wear the badge of overcommitment proudly. After all, feeling rundown and overwhelmed is part of being a...
by Michaela | Sep 23, 2013 |
For introverts, the saying ‘too much of a good thing’ is particularly relevant. Many things that we enjoy are only enjoyable in small doses. Crowds, parties, loud music and loud people might be entertaining for a little while, but they quickly deplete introvert...
by Michaela | Jul 26, 2013 |
When I traveled to Colombia a few months ago, I immediately faced a harsh reality: Colombians love to party. And the party never ends. On the bus to Medellin, Colombia, I met a friendly Colombian man who invited me to stay with him and his girlfriend at his friend’s...
