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Being an introvert is a big part of who you are—but it doesn't define you.

Being an Introvert Doesn’t Define You—but It Is a Big Part of You

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Being 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 […]

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If you're feeling overwhelmed as an introvert, you might simply be struggling with too FAST.

Feeling Overwhelmed Lately? The Speed of Life May Be to Blame

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Feeling overwhelmed these days, fellow introvert? It could be…
Acting out of character, temporarily, is not the same as becoming an extrovert.

Acting Out of Character Doesn't Mean Becoming an Extrovert

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Author Brian Little calls it "acting out of character"—being…
As an introvert, you can recharge yourself in just a few minutes if that's all you have.

You Don't Need Permission—or Lots of Time—to Recharge Yourself

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When you need to recharge yourself as an introvert, go ahead…
You can pinpoint your introvert gifts by changing what you focus on.

Look for Your Introvert Gifts in the Traits You Supposedly Lack

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You have amazing introvert gifts. One powerful way to identify…
It's too easy to take your introvert strengths for granted—or overlook them altogether.

Your Introvert Strengths Are Probably Hiding in Plain Sight

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Other people in your life can see your introvert strengths far…
Use The 4 Pillars of Introvert Well-Being tool to combat introvert burnout.

Introvert Burnout—Fight It with The 4 Pillars of Introvert Well-Being

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How can you combat introvert burnout—prevent it, even? The…
Tuning the world out sometimes constitutes self-care for introverts.

Self-Care for Introverts—Sometimes, It's Just Tuning Out for a Bit

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Self-care for introverts is often nothing more than tuning out…
Introversion is a tendency, not a type.

Think of Your Introversion as a Tendency—Because It's Not a Type

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Myth: Introversion is part of your personality type. Reality:…
Introverts can, and do, act extroverted when the situation is meaningful.

Introverts Can "Act Extroverted"—Be Extroverted—When It Matters

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Sometimes introverts need to "act extroverted"—or just let…
Introverts are far more likely than extroverts to be overcome by feelings of too much external stimulation.

External Stimulation Takes a Toll on Introverts—Insidiously

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Too much external stimulation makes the typical introvert shut…
Introverts who have been through traumatic experiences need to be careful about trying to keep their thoughts and feelings completely to themselves.

Let Traumatic Experiences Come Out—Your Own Introverted Way

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The internalized thinking you do as an introvert can exacerbate…
When you work the way introverts work best, you can often do things you thought you weren't capable of.

Harness the Way Introverts Work Best—You May Surprise Yourself

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It's easy to believe that many of life's minor challenges are…
Often, introverts can express themselves best in ways that don't involve talking.

Introverts Can Express Themselves Beautifully Without Talking

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Frequently, introverts can express themselves best in ways that…
Introverts like to socialize with deep conversations.

Introverts Like to Socialize in a Different Way—Our Own Way

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The way introverts like to socialize is just different from—not…
"Fallow time" gives your brain a chance to get the rest it needs.

"Fallow Time" Is Replenishing Time for Your Introverted Soul

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"Fallow time" gives farmland a chance to rejuvenate itself and…
The extrovert ideal represents one path through life, but you can follow your own as an introvert.

The "Extrovert Ideal" Is Real—Be You Anyway, Fellow Introvert

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When you're an introvert living in Western culture, you're surrounded…
The best New Year's resolution for introverts: just be the introvert you are.

A New Year's Resolution for Introverts—Be the Introvert You Are!

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Here's an inviting New Year's resolution for introverts everywhere:…
There's no such thing as an introvert. "Introvert" is just shorthand for "tends toward introversion."

Always Remember—There's Really No Such Thing as an Introvert

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It sounds odd to say it, but it's true: There's no such thing…
The way you socialize as an introvert is just different from the way extroverts socialize.

To Socialize as an Introvert, Go Your Own Way—Not the Extrovert's

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When you want to socialize as an introvert, you'll probably go…
Introverts need to talk sometimes too—just like everyone else.

Introverts Need to Talk Too—There's No "Introvert Code" to Uphold

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Introverts need to talk just like everybody else does. Don't…
Alone time for introverts is non-negotiable. But introverts need their people time too.

Alone Time for Introverts—Yes, There's Such a Thing as Too Much

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Quiet author Susan Cain said it best: Alone time, for introverts,…
Introverts need time to think so that they can process information effectively and make their best contributions.

Introverts Need Time to Think to Offer the World Our Best

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To feel our best and offer our best, introverts need time to…
Myth: Introverts don't like people. Reality: We just like people our own way.

Introverts Don't Like People? Not According to Introverts!

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Myth: Introverts don't like people. We're antisocial. Reality:…
Introverts listen more than they talk not because they don't care, but because they do.

Introverts Listen—Then Talk—Because We're Highly Engaged

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Typically, introverts listen first—perhaps for quite a while—then…
Give introverts a little time before you pepper them with questions.

Introverts Need Time to Process Before All the Questions Come

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Introverts need time to process—and start recovering—before…
The Introvert's Bill of Rights lists the inalienable rights of introverts everywhere.

The Introvert's Bill of Rights—What Introverts Deserve in Life

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The Introvert's Bill of Rights is a declaration of independence—the…
Most introverts get overstimulated quickly and easily, especially compared to extroverts.

It's Not Just You—Most Introverts Get Overstimulated Easily

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Lots of introverts get overstimulated in situations that would…
A perfect park bench for some alone time.

When Introverts Need Alone Time, We Get to Pick the Flavor

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Maybe you want to be alone all alone. Or maybe you want to be…
Typically introverts prefer to work alone, but teaming up with the right person can be fulfilling too.

Introverts Prefer to Work Alone—or with the Right Somebody Else

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Usually introverts prefer to work alone. But if you can collaborate…
Sometimes, introverts find peace by simply moving TO where the peace is.

Sometimes, Introverts Find Peace by Moving—Not Waiting

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We introverts need quiet to replenish our proverbial batteries.…
Quiet people have a lot to say. They just pick how—and when—to speak.

They May Not Always Talk Much, but Introverts Have a Lot to Say

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Myth: Introverts have little or nothing to say. Reality: Introverts…
Part of being an introvert—it's a responsibility—is being an advocate for introverts everywhere.

In an Extroverted World, You Need to Be an Advocate for Introverts

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Are introverts really that misunderstood? Yes. That's why part…
Deep-thinking introverts need to take a break—or a run—sometimes to clear our heads.

Deep Thinking—Embrace It, Fellow Introvert, but Don’t Chase It

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Deep-thinking introverts are drawn to, well, thinking! But sometimes…
It's not accurate to say that introverts hate small talk per se. We just hate small talk that has no substance.

Yes, Introverts Hate Small Talk—Unless a Little Depth Skates By

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Why do introverts hate small talk so much? It's shallow. Add…
Introverts are not all the same, especially when it comes to their socializing wants and needs.

Introverts Are Not All the Same—Especially in Socializing Needs

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When it comes to social events like "happy hour," introverts…
Introverts need to be alone to replenish our energy and/or prepare for what's next—but we don't always have to be COMPLETELY alone.

Yes, Introverts Need to Be Alone—but Not Necessarily All Alone

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Introverts need to be alone at times so that we can recharge…
People who work to combat the many myths about introversion aren't whiners—we're introvert advocates.

Combating Myths About Introversion Is Not the Same as Whining

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When you push back against all the myths about introversion,…
You don't have to justify your decisions as an introvert, any more so than extroverts have to justify their decisions as extroverts!

You Don't Have to Justify Your Decisions as an Introvert

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When you're an introvert in our extroverted culture, it's easy…
You don't have to just survive the holidays as an introvert. You can make them yours, too.

How Can You Survive the Holidays as an Introvert? Reclaim Them

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You can do more than "survive" the holidays as an introvert.…
It can be hard to take care of yourself as an introvert, especially if you have children.

Take Care of Yourself as an Introvert—It Beats Eating Your Kids

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How can you best take care of yourself as an introvert? Not by…
You can do more than simply tolerate self-promotion as an introvert. You can do it in a way that fits your personality.

Self-Promotion as an Introvert—It Doesn't Have to Be an Oxymoron

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When it comes to self-promotion as an introvert, you don't have…
If there were such a thing as the perfect workout for introverts, yoga just might be it.

Yoga: The (Perhaps) Ideal Body and Mind Workout for Introverts

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When it comes to deciding on a good workout for introverts, yoga…