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!
Are you one of those people who has never stopped wondering, “What should I do with my life?”, even though you’ve already got significant work experience under your belt? Confession. I’m like that too. I have quite a history of starting, and then leaving, different jobs, and of making the difficult decisions that come with that. Let’s …
Maintaining energy levels can be challenging for an introvert, even when you’re around people you love. Taking holiday time doesn’t necessarily mean that you’re helping to recharge your energy levels. In fact, even spent amongst your most beloved family members, time off can still drain you. If you’re an introvert mom with kids home from …
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Death is a vivid reminder to live fully – as our real self. This became very heartfelt to me after attending a memorial service recently for a woman in her late 30’s. I’m pretty introspective about life, but I still feel jolted. As I took the long drive home, alone, so many thoughts raced through my …
Time alone is a non-negotiable for introverts because we need it for our very survival. Too dramatic? Not at all. Whether a full-on retreat or time scheduled for ourselves throughout our regular weekly routine, introverts need to be alone if we want to fill up our energy tanks so we can share our goodness with the world. Alone time, solitude, …
Sadly, I think a lot of introverts have learned that we are simply not good enough as we are. It’s a trap that reinforces why we should stay invisible. Being quite confident – at times even bold – I can go for long periods of time forgetting this learned inadequacy. But every once in a while, …
