Jenn Granneman's Blog, page 170

It’s Okay to Disconnect From Toxic People to Protect Yourself

Angry, negative, and toxic people drain sensitive introverts, who need to feel emotionally safe in order to express their true thoughts and feelings.

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It’s Time for Quiet People to Get Their Own TV Channel

In my fantasy world, at least a small sliver of TV provides a counter message.

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Yes, Introverts Get Lonely, Too — But in a Different Way

Introverts get lonely, just like introverts eat three meals a day, ride bikes and brush their hair. My loneliness is a cry for connection and understanding.

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Why INFJs Process Their Feelings Outwardly, Even Though They’re Introverts

Your dominant mindsets as an INFJ are Introverted Intuition and Extroverted Feeling. When you employ Feeling, you use it in an extroverted fashion.

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4 Tips For Introverts Whose Jobs Force Them Way Outside Their Comfort Zones

Camp counselors. You know the type: loud, energetic, and overly friendly. Camp, as a workplace, is ideal for extroverts — and repellant to introverts.

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For Introverts, Listening Is an Act of Inward Hospitality

For those with quiet exteriors and noisy interiors, we must clear the internal space and turn down the volume of our inner voices in order to truly listen.

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6 Simple Ways to Create Alone Time in a Crowded Room

There are times when being surrounded by people is inevitable — but it's possible for introverts to manufacture alone time even when they're fenced in.

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Why It Might Be Hard for INFJs to Let Others In — And Why They Should Do It Anyways

An INFJ, I found myself holding back feelings, because, despite her best efforts, I simply could not believe that someone could be so accepting of me.

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4 Reasons Introverts Should Make Their Next Vacation a Solo Trip

Introverts prefer to work independently, and planning a group vacation can be as much of a struggle as working on a project together.

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To All My People: I Just Need 5 Minutes. Signed, an Introvert.

Five minutes to decompress. Five minutes to collect myself. Five minutes to recharge. As an introvert, I desperately need those five minutes.

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