Why Companies Need To Understand Introversion
Did you know that some introverted people lose their job due to their quietness or have reasons to worry that they will be let go of their job if they don’t change their quiet way? The feedback that they often receive are: People are uncomfortable with how quiet you...
Case Study; How This Introvert (me) Lost My Best Friend
A hard topic to talk about is struggling with friendships. And it can be hard to admit when we don’t have any close friends. In fact, it feels really terrible to even think about it. But for some introverts, this can be a common experience. Because it’s hard to...
Introversion, Social Anxiety, and Friendships
I’m guessing you have seen the Facebook memes that say something like; “I want to be invited but I don’t want to go”. I think this sums up a tricky piece about being introverted. No matter who we are, we want to belong. So when we get the invite, it tells us that the...
How Do Introverts Make Friends?
The brave, rare question my Introvert clients ask in session; How do I make friends? This question is asked quietly with eyes averted. From where I sit, I can feel the shame and embarrassment that came into the room as the question was asked. When...
The Three Most Common Reasons Friendships Fail for Introverts
Before we start, let’s take a quiz to see how well you understand why you might be struggling with friendships. Do you think, as an introvert, that you have struggled with friendships because you’re not likeable? True or False. Do you think, as an...
Tracy, a fellow introvert and therapist, helps introverted people manage anxiety, find success in the workplace, and build better relationships.