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Feeling Overwhelmed Lately? The Speed of Life May Be to Blame
Feeling overwhelmed these days, fellow introvert? It could be…

Acting Out of Character Doesn't Mean Becoming an Extrovert
Author Brian Little calls it "acting out of character"—being…

You Don't Need Permission—or Lots of Time—to Recharge Yourself
When you need to recharge yourself as an introvert, go ahead…

Look for Your Introvert Gifts in the Traits You Supposedly Lack
You have amazing introvert gifts. One powerful way to identify…

Your Introvert Strengths Are Probably Hiding in Plain Sight
Other people in your life can see your introvert strengths far…

Introvert Burnout—Fight It with The 4 Pillars of Introvert Well-Being
How can you combat introvert burnout—prevent it, even? The…

Self-Care for Introverts—Sometimes, It's Just Tuning Out for a Bit
Self-care for introverts is often nothing more than tuning out…

Think of Your Introversion as a Tendency—Because It's Not a Type
Myth: Introversion is part of your personality type. Reality:…

Introverts Can "Act Extroverted"—Be Extroverted—When It Matters
Sometimes introverts need to "act extroverted"—or just let…

External Stimulation Takes a Toll on Introverts—Insidiously
Too much external stimulation makes the typical introvert shut…

Let Traumatic Experiences Come Out—Your Own Introverted Way
The internalized thinking you do as an introvert can exacerbate…

Harness the Way Introverts Work Best—You May Surprise Yourself
It's easy to believe that many of life's minor challenges are…

Introverts Can Express Themselves Beautifully Without Talking
Frequently, introverts can express themselves best in ways that…

Introverts Like to Socialize in a Different Way—Our Own Way
The way introverts like to socialize is just different from—not…

"Fallow Time" Is Replenishing Time for Your Introverted Soul
"Fallow time" gives farmland a chance to rejuvenate itself and…

The "Extrovert Ideal" Is Real—Be You Anyway, Fellow Introvert
When you're an introvert living in Western culture, you're surrounded…

A New Year's Resolution for Introverts—Be the Introvert You Are!
Here's an inviting New Year's resolution for introverts everywhere:…

Always Remember—There's Really No Such Thing as an Introvert
It sounds odd to say it, but it's true: There's no such thing…

To Socialize as an Introvert, Go Your Own Way—Not the Extrovert's
When you want to socialize as an introvert, you'll probably go…

Introverts Need to Talk Too—There's No "Introvert Code" to Uphold
Introverts need to talk just like everybody else does. Don't…

Alone Time for Introverts—Yes, There's Such a Thing as Too Much
Quiet author Susan Cain said it best: Alone time, for introverts,…

Introverts Need Time to Think to Offer the World Our Best
To feel our best and offer our best, introverts need time to…

Introverts Don't Like People? Not According to Introverts!
Myth: Introverts don't like people. We're antisocial. Reality:…

Introverts Listen—Then Talk—Because We're Highly Engaged
Typically, introverts listen first—perhaps for quite a while—then…

Introverts Need Time to Process Before All the Questions Come
Introverts need time to process—and start recovering—before…

The Introvert's Bill of Rights—What Introverts Deserve in Life
The Introvert's Bill of Rights is a declaration of independence—the…

It's Not Just You—Most Introverts Get Overstimulated Easily
Lots of introverts get overstimulated in situations that would…

When Introverts Need Alone Time, We Get to Pick the Flavor
Maybe you want to be alone all alone. Or maybe you want to be…

Introverts Prefer to Work Alone—or with the Right Somebody Else
Usually introverts prefer to work alone. But if you can collaborate…

Sometimes, Introverts Find Peace by Moving—Not Waiting
We introverts need quiet to replenish our proverbial batteries.…

They May Not Always Talk Much, but Introverts Have a Lot to Say
Myth: Introverts have little or nothing to say. Reality: Introverts…

In an Extroverted World, You Need to Be an Advocate for Introverts
Are introverts really that misunderstood? Yes. That's why part…

Deep Thinking—Embrace It, Fellow Introvert, but Don’t Chase It
Deep-thinking introverts are drawn to, well, thinking! But sometimes…

Yes, Introverts Hate Small Talk—Unless a Little Depth Skates By
Why do introverts hate small talk so much? It's shallow. Add…

Introverts Are Not All the Same—Especially in Socializing Needs
When it comes to social events like "happy hour," introverts…

Yes, Introverts Need to Be Alone—but Not Necessarily All Alone
Introverts need to be alone at times so that we can recharge…

Combating Myths About Introversion Is Not the Same as Whining
When you push back against all the myths about introversion,…

You Don't Have to Justify Your Decisions as an Introvert
When you're an introvert in our extroverted culture, it's easy…

How Can You Survive the Holidays as an Introvert? Reclaim Them
You can do more than "survive" the holidays as an introvert.…

Take Care of Yourself as an Introvert—It Beats Eating Your Kids
How can you best take care of yourself as an introvert? Not by…

Self-Promotion as an Introvert—It Doesn't Have to Be an Oxymoron
When it comes to self-promotion as an introvert, you don't have…

Yoga: The (Perhaps) Ideal Body and Mind Workout for Introverts
When it comes to deciding on a good workout for introverts, yoga…
Being an Introvert Doesn’t Define You—but It Is a Big Part of You
/0 Comments/in Uncategorized /by Peter VogtBeing an introvert means you have introverted tendencies you should respect—and leverage. Remember, though: Your introversion doesn’t define your entire existence. Does being an introvert define you? I think about this question, this concept, a lot. Probably more than most people do. It’s been bouncing and shape-shifting around my mind since 1994, when I was […]