Introversion beyond the stereotypes. It’s about the source of our energy (and drain). Too much peopling or other inputs drains our energy. Solitude, quiet, digital minimalism, etc. is how we replenish. It’s not about being shy. Or afraid to put ourselves out there. It’s about paying attention to what we need to feel our best and creating an environment to support that. There’s nothing wrong with being an introvert. Do you!
There’s comfort as an introvert traveling with people we know. I think it’s natural to prefer being around people who ‘get me’. But I find that it’s often difficult to plan travel with someone I’m comfortable with due to conflicting schedules, budgets, obligations etc. So there’s a tendency to think in terms of all or …
I’m in the process of preparing to head off for solo travel to Isla Mujeres. As an introvert, not only is maintaining my energy levels dependent on the solitude that I’ll embrace, but travel and adventure and time in the sun to explore simply makes me happy. That’s what’s inspiring these travel-related picks. *Note that …
Regardless of what type of business you own, you need paying clients. That’s a given. But when you are an introvert with a new online business, you also need to figure out how to go about doing that in an introvert-friendly way. Otherwise, you’ll struggle and burn out. And that defeats the purpose of starting …
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Do you find yourself circling around the same questions as you try to make a decision? Introverts can swirl a lot of information in their minds and end up getting stuck in rumination. Here’s a question you can ask to help with decision making when you don’t know how to decide. Think of how many decisions you …
I wish I could stop comparing myself to extroverts and embrace ME. That’s what a Wise Introvert newsletter subscriber wrote to me. It’s a wish that speaks to the heart of my work with clients because it involves being Brave, Seen, and True. Comparison can feed the underlying belief that, “I’m not good enough as I am”. …
