Introvert Life

  • An Introvert’s Guide to Saying “No” Without Apologizing

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    Saying no is an important skill for anyone. But this is especially true for introverts who are often invited (or even pressured) to attend social events that we don’t always have the energy for. It’s also pretty common to feel compelled to apologize when we say no. This is often because we’ve been conditioned by […]

  • How to Manage Overwhelm as an Introvert

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    Overwhelm can happen to anyone, but it’s a bit more common for introverts and highly sensitive people to find themselves in an overwhelming situation. If you’re an introvert, you’re naturally wired to lose energy when socializing or in busier environments. Once you max out, you’re much more likely to find these situations overwhelming if you […]

  • The Value of Creativity for Introverts

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    Creativity is important for everyone. But in my experience, there’s an extra weight to creativity for introverts. There’s a freedom and joy in this unique form of expression that feels like it hits a little bit differently compared to extroverts. This post is going to examine why that is. Without further ado, let’s take a […]