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Author: Amy Horton

I am a freelance writer in Upstate New York, covering motherhood, yoga, and wellness. I have contributed to places like YogiApproved, Mantra Magazine, and more. I also write a column called Behind the Scenes, a collection of personal essays. You can find more about me and my work at AmyHortonFreelance.com.
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Love and Dating

‘Married… With Children’ (The Introvert/Extrovert Edition)

As an introvert married to an extrovert, it can be like a game of Tug of War, each of us trying to pull the other in our direction.

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Relatable

Why Coffee Shops Are the Ultimate Introvert Utopia

Even introverts need to socialize sometimes — and at coffee shops, you’re in full control of the level of interaction you have.

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Love and Dating

5 Tips for Dating an Extrovert (as an Introvert)

When dating an extrovert, instead of feeling like you always have to keep up with them, invite them to slow down with you.

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Self-Development

5 Ways to Be More Confident About Your Boundaries as an Introvert

As an introvert, knowing the “why” behind your boundaries — like needing to stay in on Friday night so you have energy for the weekend — is key.

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Self-Development

7 Things to Do When You’re Overstimulated and Can’t Get Away

When you’re overstimulated, find a mini-escape, like going out to your car for something you “forgot.”

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Self-Development

5 Daily Rituals Introverts Need to Protect Their Energy

In a society that caters to extroverts, it’s up to us introverts to cultivate rituals in our lives that safeguard our spirit.

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An introvert in an extroverted world
Relatable

How to Embrace Being an Introvert in an Extroverted World

We internalize this message that something is “wrong” with us for not being more social, and we try to be more like “them” – extroverts.

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Parenting

15 Survival Tips for Introverted Parents of Young Kids

You’re not alone in feeling depleted as an introverted parent — but taking care of yourself is taking care of your kids, and everyone will be better off for it.

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Relatable

Why I ‘Go to Bed’ Early as an Introvert (Spoiler Alert: I’m Not Sleeping)

As an introvert, when I “go to bed” early, it’s the solitude I need almost more than the actual sleep.

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An introverted mom and her child
Parenting

Why I Hated Being a Stay-at-Home Mom as an Introvert (and What I Learned)

No, nap time does not count as alone time: You’re not alone just because the other person happens to be sleeping.

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