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”. …
Feel Proud of a Small Happy Life
You’re bright. You’re insightful and creative. You have natural leadership abilities. You could do anything, earn a spot at the top, and have plenty to show for it. AND, just because you can, doesn’t mean you MUST. It’s perfectly acceptable to feel proud of a small happy life. YOU get to decide what that looks …
Celebrating Introvert Power with the Quiet Revolution
When Susan Cain’s Quiet Revolution team invited me to be one of their Quiet Ambassadors, I’m not gonna lie: my heart fluttered. That’s because, not only is Susan Cain a respected trailblazer whose work has personally touched me (and countless others) when it comes to a broader awareness, understanding and acceptance of introversion (you’ve probably …
I Wish I Could Work Without Exhausting Myself
Has “exhausting myself” with work become the norm? That’s the case for many introverts until we’re ready to face the challenge of prioritizing our self-care and managing our energy. That requires commitment and perhaps some digging beneath the surface. This week I’m inspired by a wish that a Wise Introvert newsletter subscriber shared. While the …
Introvert Wish: Help My Partner Understand My Need for Solitude
“As an introvert myself, I love to be alone but I’m sometimes misunderstood.” That’s what a Wise Introvert newsletter subscriber wrote to me, expressing her desire to take a solo trip in the near future. She described how she’s a wife and a stay-at-home mom who finds it hard to get away (like many of …