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Self-Development

Personal Development for Introverts

Your introversion is a healthy part of who you are. But we all have things we’d like to change about ourselves, even introverts. Browse all of our self-development articles below, or check out some of our most popular posts about dealing with anxiety and how to manage an introvert hangover.

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Self-Development

How Introverts Can Be More Assertive

Speaking up for yourself can be intimidating. However, choosing to tolerate an unwanted situation is often worse.

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Self-Development

How Introverts Can Find Volunteer Opportunities That Don’t Drain Them

When you volunteer, it’s about finding the right balance between the role and honoring your introvert needs.

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Self-Development

How Introverts Can Show Themselves Love on Their Toughest Days

Give yourself full permission to hermit away: Turn off phone notifications, ignore emails, and abandon unfinished projects.

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A people-pleasing introvert
Self-Development

5 Signs You’re a People-Pleasing Introvert

If you’re a people-pleasing introvert, you may pretend to agree with others even when you don’t.  I grew up…

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Introverts picketing at a women’s march
Self-Development

How to Be an Activist When You’re a Quiet Introvert

Standing boldly in support of a better world often clashes with my introverted personality, which just wants to stay home and read a book.

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Self-Development

How to Coexist Peacefully With the Extrovert in Your Friend Group

When there’s an introvert and an extrovert in a friend group, a clash is bound to happen.

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An introvert talks to friends
Self-Development

5 Conversation Hacks for Introverts

Being raised by a lawyer helped me learn the difference between open- and close-ended questions — and one works better as a conversation hack.

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An introvert drinks a glass of wine
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How Introverts Can Avoid Using Alcohol as a Crutch for Socializing

Some introverts may drink alcohol to lessen their social anxiety. “Dry January” is the perfect time to reset and take a break.

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A man feels emotionally flooded
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5 Things Introverts and Sensitive People Can Do When They Feel Emotionally Flooded

Emotional flooding can happen in any situation, especially when a “little” thing becomes the straw that breaks the camel’s back.

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Self-Development

7 Things Introverts Can Do to Find Peace in an Extroverted World

The world is often loud, stressful, and chaotic. Introverts can find peace by turning inwards.

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