Learning To Love Your Introversion

Learning To Love Your Introversion

Many introverts have received the message that they need to change.  We’ve been told that introversion is not the norm. It’s strange to be quiet. It’s weird to want to stay home alone on a Saturday night. And it’s downright unimaginable that we could like people and...
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...
We Don’t Need To Come Out of Our Shell

We Don’t Need To Come Out of Our Shell

Many introverts have become accustomed to hearing the phrase “come out of your shell”.  And by ‘accustomed’ I mean we’ve heard it a lot, but it still annoys the heck out of us.  So, in the spirit of comradery, I thought I’d share with you a few reasons why we don’t...
Could Sensitivity Be Your Greatest Strength?

Could Sensitivity Be Your Greatest Strength?

In a previous post, I talked about the fact that many introverts are highly sensitive.  Highly sensitive people (HSPs) tend to notice more subtleties in their environment and in themselves.  They are overwhelmed by strong stimuli, such as loud noises, assaulting...