Stop Calling Public Speaking an Extrovert Behavior

Stop Calling Public Speaking an Extrovert Behavior

Can I share a secret pet peeve with you? It has to do with a common misconception people have about introversion. This misconception goes beyond the usual “introversion means shy.” Before I share what it is, I’ll tell you why this particular fallacy irks me so much....
7 Annoying Ways People Misunderstand Introverts

7 Annoying Ways People Misunderstand Introverts

Introverts are unassuming observers who understand deeply, but rarely feel understood. This is annoying, to say the least. It sucks to feel like the puzzle no one will ever solve. Most people don’t even bother trying. But there is hope. Over the past few years,...
31 Ways To Own Your Introversion (On My 31st Birthday!)

31 Ways To Own Your Introversion (On My 31st Birthday!)

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...
Setting the record straight about introversion

Setting the record straight about introversion

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...
How to Deal With Introvert Myths & Stereotypes

How to Deal With Introvert Myths & Stereotypes

  One of the most frustrating introvert problems we innies face is the constant struggle against unflattering introvert myths and stereotypes.  Many people still believe that all introverts are shy, anti-social, socially inept and even unattractive. Inferior...