Jenn Granneman's Blog, page 27

What to Do When You Feel Emotionally Invalidated in Your Romantic Relationship

Emotional invalidation happens when someone dismisses or minimizes your thoughts and feelings.

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11 Things Introverts Secretly Wish You’d Stop Doing

Our “extroverted” culture encourages a lot of behaviors that are not introvert-friendly.

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How to Stay True to Your Inner Introvert (When People Assume You’re an Extrovert)

I’ve always felt like a contradiction, a mixture of two personalities, but now I know that friendly and bubbly introverts do exist.

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5 Ways Not to Start a Conversation With an Introvert

These conversation starters may seem harmless to others but can leave introverts feeling anxious or exhausted.

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How Introverted Caregivers Can Advocate for Themselves During Hospital Stays

Staying in the hospital can mean nonstop interruptions, so it’s important to speak up for yourself (and for those in your care).

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3 Empowering Ways for Sensitive Introverts to Use ‘I’m Sorry’

For highly sensitive introverts, ultimately, it comes down to our true intent for using the phrase “I’m sorry.”

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How to Stay in Touch With Long-Distance Friends as an Introvert

As an introvert, I’m always carrying my loved ones in my heart, even if I don’t have the social energy to talk with them.

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How to Survive as an Introverted Stepparent

Being a stepparent is like parenting under a microscope, so leaning into your strengths as an introvert is key.

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What to Do When You’re a Sensitive Introvert Who Feels Lost and Stuck

Identifying your core values can help remind you of what’s most important in your life.

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How Introverts Can Benefit From Working with the Elderly

I wasn’t sure if I would be able to relate to the nursing home residents in a meaningful way. But I was wrong.

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