What about ambiverts?
I love that the “Introvert Revolution” has started (we even have a fight song now) and that more people are starting to think about their own and others’ temperament. I know a lot of us were relieved when we learned the word introvert, as having a name somehow gives...15 relaxing things to do when you’re killing time
We all have those in-between moments, periods where we have some time to kill. Like while we’re sitting in the dentist’s office, arriving early for a meeting, or waiting for the dryer to buzz. Many of us try and use that time to be productive but a lot of time we just...
5 Reasons Why Many Introverts Love Social Media
I love social media. It’s the opposite of talking on the phone, my least favorite method of communication, and it’s different from communicating in person. Talking on the phone or in person is often tiring–a lot of times there’s pressure to form an opinion...
Why knowing that you’re an introvert matters
Search for the word “introvert” on Twitter and it’s likely you’ll come across a tweet declaring that the terms introvert and extrovert are meaningless. Forget labels, some tweets say, you’re a person and that’s all that matters. I disagree. The society I live in...
Are shy and introvert the same thing?
As I explained in a previous blog post, there are several definitions of “an introvert.” I think of an introvert as someone who gains energy by being alone. On the other hand, Jungian analysts (named after Carl Jung) would probably describe an introvert as...Join the Newsletter
