Confessions Of A Happy Introvert
8 years, 5 months ago

Confessions Of A Happy Introvert

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I'm an introvert who loves entertaining a crowd. I’ve always had a hard time “going out.” Don’t get me wrong, my love of travel has taken me all over the world, from Ushuaia to Beijing to Budapest, Reykjavik to Oslo, and I certainly enjoy a rousing party every now and then. As a kid, I spent hours alone in my room, contently writing and reading, and my mom would always ask, “Why don’t you go out and play?” But I didn’t want to go out and play. We need time alone, and we need quiet ― not because we’re “anti-social,” but because we find long bouts of social interaction deeply exhausting. If you are an introvert, don’t let anyone make you feel bad for not wanting to “get out more.” And if you are an extrovert who is always trying to draw the introvert out of his shell: just know, the introvert may be happy just the way he is.

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6 Signs That You Might Be An Extroverted Introvert
3 days, 18 hours ago

6 Signs That You Might Be An Extroverted Introvert

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Maskot via Getty Images Extroverted introverts tend to prefer deep conversations with select people as opposed to surface-level conversations with lots of folks. While pure extroverts will likely accept any social invitation they get, the same can’t be said about extroverted introverts who have “some specific type of social needs,” Berley noted. “Extroverted introverts really tend to prefer deeper conversations …

There Are 4 Types Of Introverts. Which One Are You?
4 weeks, 2 days ago

There Are 4 Types Of Introverts. Which One Are You?

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Rebecca Smith via Getty Images Experts break down the different types and levels of introversion and how to use them to your advantage. According to therapists, signs of social introversion include: Preferring small gatherings with close friends or one-on-one conversations Enjoying solitary activities and not feeling lonely when you’re hanging out by yourself Feeling drained after extended social interactions, or …

There Are 4 Types Of Introverts. Which One Are You?
1 month, 2 weeks ago

There Are 4 Types Of Introverts. Which One Are You?

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Rebecca Smith via Getty Images Experts break down the different types and levels of introversion and how to use them to your advantage. According to therapists, signs of social introversion include: Preferring small gatherings with close friends or one-on-one conversations Enjoying solitary activities and not feeling lonely when you’re hanging out by yourself Feeling drained after extended social interactions, or …

The 6 Most Common Issues Introverts Bring Up In Therapy
8 months, 2 weeks ago

The 6 Most Common Issues Introverts Bring Up In Therapy

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via Getty Images There are a variety of concerns a therapist can help you work through as an introvert. “Many introverts may feel drained after socializing with friends, and it’s important for them to create space to recharge. “In therapy, we usually discuss how to communicate their needs effectively to ensure their friends or family understand that the creation of …

The introvert’s guide to hosting this festive season
1 year, 5 months ago

The introvert’s guide to hosting this festive season

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There’s just one rule to follow if an introvert, for some unknowable reason, has chosen to host a house party. There’s research to suggest that socialising is good for anyone’s mood, including introverts’, but surely that feeling of anxiety that accompanies it would only take years off one’s life? And contrary to all the advice on self-help Instagram handles out …

The 6 Most Common Issues Introverts Bring Up In Therapy
2 years, 4 months ago

The 6 Most Common Issues Introverts Bring Up In Therapy

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via Getty Images There are a variety of concerns a therapist can help you work through as an introvert. “Many introverts may feel drained after socializing with friends, and it’s important for them to create space to recharge. “In therapy, we usually discuss how to communicate their needs effectively to ensure their friends or family understand that the creation of …

How to raise an introverted child
2 years, 4 months ago

How to raise an introverted child

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“My daughter loves to collect people,” a fellow mom once told me proudly. “I define myself and my daughter as introverts because we find social interactions pleasant and fun, it gets tiring beyond a point,” says Charuvi Srivasthava, parent to two children a Bengaluru-based parent to two 12-year-old children. Carolyn Wilson, an Indian mom based in Kuala Lumpur, has a …

Making some noise about introverts
2 years, 6 months ago

Making some noise about introverts

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In 2012, the American writer Susan Cain published her best-selling book, Quiet: The Power Of Introverts In A World That Can’t Stop Talking. Cain’s answers with a resounding no As Cain shows, the Extrovert Ideal became the foundation on which self-help guru Dale Carnegie built his empire. Cain writes, “Harvard’s provost Paul Buck declared in the late 1940s that Harvard …

The Best Gifts For Introverts Who Love Peace And Quiet
3 years, 3 months ago

The Best Gifts For Introverts Who Love Peace And Quiet

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Amazon, Book of the Month, StoreEnvy Your introverted loved one will adore these thoughtful gifts, including noise-cancellation headphones, a monthly book subscription and a doormat that says it all. “The kinds of things that an ‘introvert’ may like can be spread across a long continuum,” Rodino said. and are selective about what they say and whom they say it to.” …

How Introverts And Extroverts Handle The COVID-19 Pandemic Differently
4 years, 6 months ago

How Introverts And Extroverts Handle The COVID-19 Pandemic Differently

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“I reached out in the early days of the quarantine to some of my introverted clients, just to make sure they were OK,” Kahnweiler said. Still, many introverts continue to revel in the quietness and relative serenity of lockdown, said Laurie Helgoe, a psychologist and author of “Introvert Power: Why Your Inner Life Is Your Hidden Strength.” “For me, just …

Opinion | Introverts haven’t had it much better than extroverts
4 years, 8 months ago

Opinion | Introverts haven’t had it much better than extroverts

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Ever since the pandemic and the attendant lockdowns began, we have heard a great deal about the introvert-extrovert divide and how our changed circumstances have affected those at either end of the spectrum. It’s what one might call the “apna time aa gaya” subgenre of writing. This may be broadly true, but what if being “alone” or “with yourself” doesn’t …

10 Valuable Things Extroverts Can Learn From Introverts
5 years, 6 months ago

10 Valuable Things Extroverts Can Learn From Introverts

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LOADING ERROR LOADING Extroverts have a reputation for being loud go-getters who thrive in today’s fast-paced society. “Introverts take the time to think through options before speaking and wait until they believe they have something valuable to say before speaking,” Ball said. “I think that this is valuable because it allows us to not allow the tornado of distractions in …

How To Network When You’re An Introvert
5 years, 9 months ago

How To Network When You’re An Introvert

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Morsa Images via Getty Images Don't worry about overselling yourself with the crowd; all you have to do is listen. — Micah Baldwin June 7, 2019 Basically, he segments the room into just a few groups: people he wants to talk to, people he’s already friends with and people he doesn’t want to talk to. — Micah Baldwin June 7, …

How To Survive (And Even Thrive) As An Introvert At Work
6 years, 7 months ago

How To Survive (And Even Thrive) As An Introvert At Work

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FangXiaNuo via Getty Images Introverts can make some of the best leaders, but it's not alway easy for them to stand out at work. “You love to build independent relationships ― and that’s still technically sales.” Salemi said it’s important to identify your own strengths and weaknesses, then compare them with your job description and responsibilities and make sure they …

10 Things Introverts Wish Their Extroverted Partners Understood
6 years, 11 months ago

10 Things Introverts Wish Their Extroverted Partners Understood

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Sam Edwards via Getty Images Introvert-extrovert relationships can work well, so long as both partners take the time to understand their partner's needs. The fundamental difference between innies and outies, as they’re sometimes called, is that introverts require alone time to recharge their batteries, while extroverts gain energy by being around other people. “But after a while ― and, to …

10 Things Anyone Who Loves An Introvert Needs To Know
8 years, 1 month ago

10 Things Anyone Who Loves An Introvert Needs To Know

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AleksandarNakic via Getty Images Introverts often find themselves in romantic relationships with extroverts, despite their fundamental differences in temperament. Extroverts ― who recharge their batteries by spending time with other people ― may find themselves attracted to introverts because of their ability to listen and ground the more restless parts of the extrovert’s personality. “The general small talk chit-chat grates …

Are Introverts Or Extroverts Happier?
8 years, 1 month ago

Are Introverts Or Extroverts Happier?

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According to the “Big 5” personality traits, extraversion is linked to several advantageous qualities when it comes to our wellbeing. As with all humans, social relationships are a crucial part of their wellbeing; however, it is after prolonged time spent interacting, and especially in more active/noisier/larger group settings, that their downtime afterwards is a necessity. With widespread agreement that social …

How To Get A Date When You're An Introvert (Or Just Hate Small Talk)
8 years, 3 months ago

How To Get A Date When You're An Introvert (Or Just Hate Small Talk)

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Sam Edwards via Getty Images He might be the one. Though small talk can feel a bit hollow and superficial, it’s not supposed to be profound; it’s merely a way of connecting with another person, said Sophia Dembling, author of Introverts in Love: The Quiet Way to Happily Ever After “The conversation may or may not go deeper, but trying …

The Power Of The Introvert
8 years, 5 months ago

The Power Of The Introvert

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It’s okay to embrace being quiet. I often make jokes about being a loner and scaring people away with my social anxiety, so I commented with my favorite label for myself ― “Warning: does not play well with others.” It got many “likes.” However for me it is actually a true fact I mask with humor. I was misunderstood, judged …

A Powerful Way For Introverts To Grow Their Productivity
8 years, 7 months ago

A Powerful Way For Introverts To Grow Their Productivity

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Stocksnap This article first appeared on QuietRev.com For a long time, I felt like I wasn’t going anywhere. We check in about everything we’ve done the week before—goals met and missed, major successes and spectacular failures, even tiny things like whether we meditated or not. And Brandon and I don’t limit our emails to one topic like working out or …

How Working On My 'Extrovert Skills' Made Me A Happier Introvert
8 years, 8 months ago

How Working On My 'Extrovert Skills' Made Me A Happier Introvert

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This article first appeared on QuietRev.com “Being introverted doesn’t mean you’re shy.” That’s what I always tell people because when I start talking no one believes I’m an introvert. But it’s only half true: sure, we may not be shy, but many introverts do experience social isolation or feel awkward around new people. A person isn’t a “stranger” if a …

Why You Need An Introvert In Your Life
9 years, 5 months ago

Why You Need An Introvert In Your Life

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Quiet Revolution This article first appeared on QuietRev.com. I cringe when I see links to articles with titles such as “Why Introverts Hate Small Talk” or worse: “I Am an Introvert, Leave Me Alone!” My concern is that we are giving the world the impression that ours is an orientation defined by what we lack. No quote from my book, …

Is there room for introverts at the top?
9 years, 7 months ago

Is there room for introverts at the top?

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Is there room for introverts at the top? High-profile leaders like Bill Gates and Mark Zuckerberg are well-known introverts “I tried to let people know ‘this is me.’ And I found that as I made myself more vulnerable people just said ‘oh, no problem, you’re just an introvert,’” he said. High-profile leaders like Bill Gates and Mark Zuckerberg are well-known …

How to Understand an Introvert, Explained by Introjis
9 years, 9 months ago

How to Understand an Introvert, Explained by Introjis

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Oh-so-adorable Introjis are emoticons created by designer Rebecca Evie Lynch that help introverts visually communicate their thoughts, feelings, needs, and anxieties. When Introji made its debut on Tumblr and Facebook a few months ago, introverts quickly fell in love with the little round faces that dislike small talk, read books, and need downtime to recharge. Even when we enjoy ourselves, …

12 Things Every Introvert Wishes You Understood
9 years, 11 months ago

12 Things Every Introvert Wishes You Understood

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Sympathetic articles, books and lectures aside, introverts -- or those with the so-called "quiet" personality type -- may still feel misunderstood in a society that champions extrovert traits like non-stop connectedness. "I wish people could understand that I don't feel their need to over share every little detail of my life," said reader Claire May Sarlandie-Partiot on Facebook. "My shell …

'Introvert' isn't a dirty word, or a character flaw to be overcome
10 years, 6 months ago

'Introvert' isn't a dirty word, or a character flaw to be overcome

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The best of Voices delivered to your inbox every week - from controversial columns to expert analysis Sign up for our free weekly Voices newsletter for expert opinion and columns Sign up to our free weekly Voices newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. It measured people’s personality under traits …

16 Super Successful Introverts
11 years, 7 months ago

16 Super Successful Introverts

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Abraham Lincoln and Emma Watson have something in common. He's also an example of someone who's introverted without being shy, Cain noted in a Psychology Today blog: "Bill Gates is quiet and bookish, but apparently unfazed by others’ opinions of him: he’s an introvert, but not shy." Abraham Lincoln "In the nation’s earlier years it was easier for introverts to …

An Introvert's Guide To Surviving (And Thriving) In The Workplace
11 years, 7 months ago

An Introvert's Guide To Surviving (And Thriving) In The Workplace

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If your open-concept office is driving you crazy, it could be because you're an introvert. "At the heart of it, introverts and extroverts respond really differently to stimulation," Susan Cain, author of Quiet: The Power Of Introverts In A World That Can't Stop Talking, tells The Huffington Post. "We know that introverts are very creative because their very propensity for …

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