If you love personality tests but never found a label that fits, this is for you.
The American Psychological Association’s Dictionary of Psychology defines introversion as a “broad personality trait” and an “orientation toward the internal private world of one’s self and one’s ...
Nancy Green, a social worker and co-chair of the Shelter Island health and wellness committee, tackles all aspects of being ...
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Most people don’t like being put in metaphorical boxes. Labels have their place, but they often oversimplify and miss nuance, especially when referring to aspects of someone’s personality. Introvert ...
Every year on January 2, people around the world celebrate World Introvert Day. This day is dedicated to understanding and appreciating the unique qualities of introverts. An introvert is someone who ...
Often I am surprised to hear how many public speakers and other people who have to present to large groups consider themselves to be introverts. I am also an introvert, so I thought I would share a ...
I recently read and loved The Big Leap by Gay Hendricks, a psychologist who introduces the concept of different "zones" in life and work. These zones describe varying levels of competency and ...
Middle school English teacher Brett Vogelsinger wasn’t always attuned to the needs of introverts. As an extrovert himself, he found it easy to raise his hand and be vocal in school. So when he became ...
I am not one, but many people I love are. Sometimes it’s difficult for me to understand why they just don’t want to “go out ...