Posts Tagged ‘introversion’
Are You Introverted, or are you shy?
Many people, when introduced to the concept of introversion, automatically think of “shyness.” Although it’s true that many introverts are shy, not all introverts are shy, and extraverts can be shy as well. In her book The Introvert Advantage Marti Olsen Laney defines introversion as: … a healthy capacity to tune into your inner world… a…
Read MoreThe Librarian
I’ve had a library card for as long as I can remember. A long time ago, I’d browse the shelves and select some books to take home and read over the next few weeks. I still do that occasionally, but I’m far more likely to look for a specific title in the library catalogue, request…
Read MoreStay Home and Read Books
My friend went to New York City last year and brought back a bunch of postcards from Strand Book Store. When she told me to pick one for myself, I was immediately drawn to this one, for obvious reasons. Here’s the artist bio from the back of the postcard: Olivia Mew @stayhomeclubofficial) was an illustrator until…
Read MoreSpring is in the Air
This is one of my favourite times of year. After months of short, cold, grey days, it’s so energizing to see the sun more and more and for longer stretches of time. It’s so easy to go into hibernation during the winter months when you work from home, especially if you’re inclined to introversion as…
Read MoreThe Perks of Being a Wallflower
I was really looking forward to watching The Perks of Being a Wallflower. What introvert wouldn’t be keen to see a movie that celebrates introversion? My husband even said, “I didn’t think there were any perks to being a wallflower,” to which I replied, “You need to read The Introvert Advantage!” Well anyway, I thoroughly…
Read MoreFrank Understands!
One of the hard things about being an introvert is trying to make people understand what it really means. In a recent interview at Someday Syndrome, I identified myself as being an introvert, and someone who only knows me online (with the exception of one telephone conversation) expressed surprise, because apparently I “have a wonderfully…
Read MoreSocial Networking: Introversion vs. Extraversion
As an introvert, I’ve never really been part of a large group of friends, but I have had many close friends throughout my life. Generally speaking, I have formed close relationships with people who have been part of my daily life at the time, whether it be at school, work, or another organization. Very often,…
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