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Travel
fromBusiness Insider
5 days ago

I'm a 22-year-old who visited Las Vegas for the first time. It wasn't for me, but I'm glad I went.

Las Vegas nightlife and casinos failed to match my expectations, prompting acceptance of my introverted preferences instead of performing a contrived 'wild and free' persona.
Mental health
fromBuzzFeed
2 weeks ago

Therapists Are Revealing The Four Categories Of Introverts And How To Embrace Yours

Introverts recharge by spending time alone and fall into four types—social, thinking, anxious, and restrained—each with distinct preferences and coping patterns.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
2 weeks ago

Prime Your Noisy Mind

A brief calming 'priming' routine reduces self-critique, increases positive mood and distraction, and enhances intuitive decision-making and forward momentum for introverts and perfectionists.
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Startup companies
fromFortune
1 month ago

Facebook cofounder says being a CEO was 'exhausting'-like 82% of bosses he never intended to manage people | Fortune

Many leaders become accidental managers, often ill-suited to running teams, leading to exhaustion, role mismatch, and increased likelihood of stepping down.
Careers
fromFast Company
1 month ago

5 ways introverts can ace job interviews

Introverts can ace job interviews by preparing energy anchors, using strategic silence, reframing interviews as conversations, and leveraging listening strengths.
Parenting
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

My Two Daughters Have Vastly Different Interests. My Husband Is Only Interested in Supporting One of Them.

Parents must support each child's interests even when different, because lack of support damages parent-child and sibling relationships.
Television
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Leonard and Hungry Paul review this Julia Roberts-narrated comedy is the perfect antidote to modern life

A gentle Irish comedy celebrates introversion as a grieving ghostwriter quietly seeks emotional growth and connection amid suburban mundanity.
Relationships
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Harriette Cole: Did I make a mistake with the men at the bar?

Taking small, proactive steps—like initiating a conversation or requesting clear guidance—reduces missed opportunities in dating and work onboarding and builds confidence.
Mental health
fromIndependent
2 months ago

Everyone's talking about: Bathroom camping - how hiding in the toilets during nights out became 'a thing'

Bathroom camping offers brief private escapes from overstimulating social situations, used to cope with stress, but may signal avoidance-based coping concerns.
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

It's All Relative(s): Navigating Family Events Without Kids

This summer has been a season jam-packed with a rapid succession of family reunions, road trips to visit far-flung loved ones, and hosting what a friend impishly refers to as "house pests." As a non-parent introvert, I'm saturated. The extended immersion in family gatherings involves everyone else's children. Doesn't matter if the kids are absent or in attendance. They're still omnipresent, mentioned frequently as a main topic of conversation.
Parenting
Relationships
fromBuzzFeed
2 months ago

I'm An Introvert Who Spent Years Trying To Make Friends. With 1 Change, I Suddenly Had Dozens.

Joining hobby-focused groups allows introverts to form authentic, comfortable relationships more effectively than traditional networking events.
Psychology
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Don't like joining in? Why it could be your superpower

Some individuals prefer one-on-one or solitary situations and feel disconnected, bored, or alienated in large social gatherings despite being liked and socially invited.
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

Uninspired? Chat with People

I'm an introvert. Actually, I'm one of those extroverted introverts. Once I force myself to get out there and talk with people, I really enjoy it. But the thought of it beforehand can be overwhelming. I also consider myself a creative person. I do a lot of wondering and mulling and some occasional stewing and brewing and dwelling. It's solitary and sometimes lonely up there inside my head.
Relationships
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Remote teams
fromPsychology Today
5 months ago

No, Introversion Does Not Make You a Better Leader

Introverted leaders can thrive by leveraging their ability to act extraverted when necessary.
The belief that introverts are inherently better leaders is misguided and potentially harmful.
Women in technology
fromPsychology Today
6 months ago

How to Lead When You're Not the Loudest Voice in the Room

Quiet leadership fosters trust and lasting impact in modern workplaces.
Empowering teams through listening is key for introverted leaders.
True leadership relies more on presence and clarity than on charisma.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

Overwhelmed by company? Five introvert-friendly ways to hang out

I've embarked on a five-year mission to become more outgoing, figuring out which situations I could be comfortable in, and setting myself exercises in social etiquette.
Relationships
Parenting
fromPsychology Today
6 months ago

Parenting the Introverted "Lost Child"

The 'Lost Child' role often leads to emotional neglect in families.
Introverted children face challenges due to societal bias towards extraversion.
Parents should respect their children's need for solitude.
fromPsychology Today
6 months ago

Moving From Stranger to Friend: 3 Tips

Most of my lifelong friendships have been with those who share a common characteristic, be it intellectual interests or values, demonstrating the importance of connection in friendship.
Relationships
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
6 months ago

Why Introverts Are So Often-and Unfairly-Overlooked

Introverts face stereotypes that portray them as incompetent or cold, leading to negative perceptions in professional settings.
Research reveals that introverts can be judged unfairly, affecting their job performance and career advancement.
Challenging stereotypes can enable introverts to demonstrate their true capabilities and potential.
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