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Are You Shy, Introverted, Both, or Neither (and Why Does It Matter)?
Shyness and introversion are not the same thing. Shyness is the fear of negative judgment, and introversion is a preference for quiet, minimally stimulating environments.
How Extroverts and Introverts Can Understand Each Other
Try this: instead of thinking about how you are being seen, focus on what you do well and draw on your natural, quiet introverted strengths.
How to Transcend Political Differences: Make Everyone Sit Still
A series of experiments showed that when people’s minds are attuned to the idea of action, they become more close-minded.
How to Parent Sensitive (Orchid) Children
“Most of us have genes that make us as hardy as dandelions: able to take root and survive almost anywhere. A few of us, however, are more like the orchid: fragile and fickle, but capable of blooming spectacularly if given greenhouse care.”
How to Overcome the Fear of “Putting Yourself Out There”
So many fears, so many ideas worth sharing. What to do? Here are eight ideas to help you power through these disabling emotions.
5 Practices for Cultivating More Loving Relationships
We enter into adult relationships, in other words, looking for the love we had—or wished we had—as children.
Why Sad Songs Say so Much
Why do I feel so thrilled when Jacques Brel sings of abandonment? Why do I prefer my Chopin in C sharp minor?
What Are Your Greatest Character Strengths? Take This Quiz to Find Out
A great tool for assessing your strengths—and then creating a life that draws on them.
How Pursuing a Quest Can Bring Purpose to Your Life
After thinking carefully about what you enjoy doing and what you find most meaningful, maybe you should think about making that thing the focus of your daily life for years to come. Perhaps you should consider a quest.
Networking for Introverts: A Video with Marie Forleo
“Networking for Introverts” — in which I chat with the lovely Marie Forleo on MarieTV.