by Thea | May 14, 2015 | Blog
It’s not uncommon to hear an introvert declare they are better at writing than they are at speaking. I certainly include myself in that camp. While writing, my mind may draw a blank when it comes to finding the perfect word or phrasing, but while I’m talking my mind...
by Thea | May 8, 2015 | Blog
“Is this situation an introvert thing?” This is a commonly pondered question on Twitter, and one that I get asked occasionally. Introversion/extroversion is the “in” personality trait right now, and because there’s plenty of sweeping generalizations out there...
by Thea | Apr 29, 2015 | Blog
While I wouldn’t call introverts lazy, I would say we frequently operate in energy-saving mode. And energy-saving mode can show up as routine. Routines can be warm and fuzzy and familiar and comforting. Sometimes that’s what you need, like if...
by Thea | Apr 10, 2015 | Blog
A lot of introverts are proud of their independence. I know I am. And yet we often let other people’s opinions about us affect us deeply. We may have just read three articles about introversion and were reminded that introverts have many gifts (certainly no fewer...
by Thea | Apr 3, 2015 | Blog
“You need to break out of your shell.” Please, please, please do not say this to an introvert! In case my pleading isn’t enough to make you stop, here are five reasons why you should not say “you need to break out of your shell” to an introvert: 1. This sentence...