If you are an introvert (内向的人), force yourself to be an extrovert (外向的人). You'll be happier. That's the suggestion of the first-ever study asking people to act like extroverts for a prolonged period. For one week, the 123 participants were asked to push the boundaries of the...
I am an introvert. I crave large quantities of alone time. My mother was the same way. She referred to herself as an introvert who operated as an extrovert.
Most of the time, you don't want to chat with a coworker on your lunch break. 9 1,389 votes Having To Repeat Yourself It was stressful enough saying something the first time. 10 25,244 votes Networking Nothing feels more agonizing than a forced conversation for th...
Rebekah Snyder is an introvert who is slowly learning to put herself out there and share life with other people. She’s incredibly grateful for the ones who once ambushed her and practically forced her to be their friend. She is a regular contributor on Devotional Diva and the voice behindww...
Be open from the get-go. While not every dating scenario leads to sex, it’s always a good idea to talk about your expectations for physical intimacy up front. An introvert may associate sex with commitment, while an extrovert may not share the same views. ...
When Seaver began her undergraduate education at the University of Illinois, she decided to rush a sorority. "The more you push pass self-imposed boundaries, the more comfortable you become," she explains. "It's the best thing I ever did. I forced myself to hav...
There comes a point when politeness is too painful for introverts. We don’t want to hurt anyone. We just want to slip away quietly and restore ourselves. Our exit might come off as abrupt. Sometimes we can’t leave and we’re forced to make a mental exit (a.k.a zoning out). So...
I have a ravenous desire to learn things that are novel and complex but can’t stand “networking events” where I am forced to meet lots of new people. I love going on adventures but I like them to be safe and I like to make sure I have lots of time for deep reflection about how...
Granted, I reverted to my typical introverted self on returning tool’ Blighty. But at least I know that if I ever find myself in an environment where I am forced to be a temporary extrovert, Icanand Iwill. And you may just surprise yourself too!
At work your forte is email communication as compared to impromptu and long board meetings which leave you feeling drained of mental energy. Office gossip in the cafeteria seems forced and waste of time for you. Sounds familiar? In that case you belong to the growing fraternity of introverts....