How Introverts Can Stay Calm in a Stressful World
The more authentic we are in our introversion, the calmer we will feel.
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The more authentic we are in our introversion, the calmer we will feel.
There are simple things that you can do without having to become an extrovert or exhaust yourself socializing.
You can’t control all the noise and people and chaos, but you can pick up a knitting needle or an Xbox controller.
The world can feel overwhelming, but you deserve time for yourself, even when it seems like you don’t have time to spare.
This word, coined by a psychologist, describes the “mirror image” of loneliness.
Understanding what gives you energy — and what drains it — is key to avoiding burnout.
I’m done putting my needs on the back burner. If people want to call me “grandma” for going home early, then so be it.
In the same way that we honor our needs of hunger and thirst, we deserve to honor our needs as introverts.
Make sure your extroverted roommates understand that you don’t just want quiet time — you need it.
Sensitive introverts are empathetic guides who have hard-won wisdom to share.