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!
Managing emotional energy is a critical job for introverts. Most of us understand that interacting with people drains our energy to some extent. But don’t underestimate the drain of unmade decisions. As introverts, we have a habit of churning ideas around in our minds before we decide what to do with them (if anything). So the …
Stereotypes are common any time you have a system for categorizing people. In this case, we’re talking about introverts. It isn’t hard to find some pretty rigid assumptions and statements about what introversion is and how introverts are “supposed” to act. Just do a quick Google image search for “introvert” and you’ll see what I …
Introvert stereotypes: Are you unintentionally buying in? Read More »
If you are feeling stuck, your introverted nature might need a little nudge. It might be time to think less and do more. Temporarily. Noticing the contrast between “what is” and “what you prefer” can be the foundation for expansion. Expansion isn’t about becoming something you’re not. It’s about becoming a more confident and happy …
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An introvert test can help you answer the question, “Am I an introvert?”. It can be helpful to complete an assessment because there’s so much misinformation out there about what introversion actually is. Often the questions raise “aha” moments in themselves. Not to oversimplify, but do you want to know my quick way of guessing …
Introvert Pride is what it’s all about here. As an introvert, I know how challenging it can be to feel proud of who we are and how we do things. That’s because we are often misunderstood. And we criticize ourselves, believing that we don’t quite measure up to what society seems to value. We need …
