by Michaela | Sep 19, 2013 |
Whether you call it chit-chat, banter or chatter, small talk has the same troubling effect on introverts. It pushes us to the edges of a room. It is the reason we are reluctant to meet new people. It is one of those social pleasantries that is...
by Michaela | Sep 18, 2013 |
Introverts aren’t known for having outstanding communication skills. But it turns out that there is an introvert advantage when it comes to conversation. I have been reading a lot of articles about effective communication lately. Advice on the topic varies, but...
by Michaela | Sep 13, 2013 |
The other day, while talking on Skype with one of my best friends, I realized that something was horribly wrong. The video option was turned off. And, as we all know, Skype without video is just a phone. Like most introverts, I detest talking on the phone. This...
by Michaela | Sep 12, 2013 |
Put simply, a pseudo-extrovert is an introvert pretending to be an extrovert. But for many of us, the word has a much deeper significance. Donning the cloak of extroversion has become a way of life for a lot of introverts. It helps us fit into a culture that favors...
by Michaela | Sep 11, 2013 |
An introvert’s happy looks different than an extrovert’s happy. Even our pursuit of happiness may take a different form. For an introvert, the search for meaning can be more appealing than striving for bliss. We enjoy riding on the waves of subtlety rather than...
