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!
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 …
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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 …
A NEED for solitude can’t be brushed aside. “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 is such a gift when a new Wise Introvert email subscriber takes the risk to fill in the box in the opt-in form that says, “I wish I could…[blank]”. I don’t take it lightly, and I left the box optional in the form so that women truly had a choice as to whether to …
I wish I could sell myself. That’s what a Wise Introvert email list subscriber (and fellow introvert entrepreneur) wrote to me. I am so grateful for her comment because I know that many of you feel the same underlying frustration. It touched a soft spot in me too. Let’s face it, for most of us, …
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