The world is such a social machine. It seems that the norm revolves around people, our interactions and relationships. There is, however, a more intimate relationship, and it’s the one you have with yourself. There comes a time for introspection, gazing down into your own soul. Where is the time…
There are some seemingly negative behaviors that we have been conditioned to think are unhealthy, when in actual fact they’re pretty healthy and can aid our mental health a great deal. Being authentic and true to yourself is one of the healthiest ways to live your life, but there are…
For some people, being alone is a struggle. Rather than feeling calm and serene, the lack of other people in their presence brings on feelings of anxiety, loneliness, and abandonment. If this describes your reaction to being alone, you may have simply never learned to adapt to solitude. Fortunately, you…
I may be young, but there is one thing I’ve already discovered about myself: I like being alone but hate being lonely. The two are not synonymous, but with the pressures of today’s society constantly making us feel like we need to be connected to the world and other people…
He who fights with monsters should look to it that he himself does not become a monster. And when you gaze long into an abyss the abyss also gazes into you. Friedrich Nietzsche – “Beyond Good and Evil”, Aphorism 146 (1886) I hope you’ll forgive me for rolling out the…
Sometimes people need to spend time alone in order to recharge – these people are often named introverts. Others can’t stand spending time alone and need the presence of other people in order to determine their self-worth and feel comforted. Either way, it’s completely fine but taking time out every…
Man is a social creature. However, as I have outlined in a previous article, that does not mean that man is at all times obligated to be surrounded by hordes of friends and acquaintances. That is a little golden rule that applies not only to introverts but to everyone. There…
Here are 14 things about being an introvert that can help you understand what it means to be one, or that will sound familiar if you are one yourself. In her book "Quiet: The power of introverts in a world that can't stop talking", Susan Cain illustrates how today's world…
