In a society that values outgoing traits so highly, should an introvert fight their natural disposition and try to become a social butterfly? Being an introvert means we often struggle for recognition. Our more outgoing friends get more attention than we do. This can mean we are not valued as…
In general, most of us have a type, that is to say, we look for potential partners with a certain list of characteristics. These might be personality traits such as a sense of humour, kindness, loyalty and intelligence. Or they could be more shallow factors, for example, appearance or finances.…
If you are an introvert who is feeling isolated, stay with me. I’ve got a story for you that you might have experienced yourself at some point as well. I am sure that extroverts will have difficulties understanding the essence of my narrative, but I am just simply looking to…
A highly sensitive child needs support if they are to grow into a healthy adult. Here’s how to know if your child is sensitive and what to do to help them. You probably already know if your child is highly sensitive though you may not have put a name to…
Psychologists agree, in theory, that extroverts are happier people than introverts. While happiness doesn't have a universal meaning, we find that in general, this statement is true, and various studies from the past few decades prove it. Here is some evidence that supports the notion that extroverts tend to be…
Let’s stop kidding ourselves, some of these self-help tips just make life more difficult. There’s too much pressure to be positive. I'm probably about to make more than a few of you angry at me, and the rest of you might just stand and applaud. None-the-less, I am about to…
As introverts, we gain access to a pretty exclusive club. Let’s talk about some fun hobbies that are perfect for introverts. Card-carrying introverts of the past and present include Albert Einstein, Charles Darwin, J.K. Rowling, and Al Gore, to name a few. In fact, introverts make up about half of…
Overthinking is a part of life that many people have to deal with on a regular basis, and a lot of those find this constant over-analysis to be a hindrance. Classically, the process of overthinking has been considered negative for a myriad of reasons, but that doesn't necessarily mean the…
