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Why I ‘Go to Bed’ Early as an Introvert (Spoiler Alert: I’m Not Sleeping)

As an introvert, when I “go to bed” early, it’s the solitude I need almost more than the actual sleep.

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5 Secrets INTJ Women Want Their Partners to Know

Although INTJ women desire love and companionship, they may struggle to admit it.

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5 Tips for Introverted Caregivers Who Feel Overwhelmed

When my husband was suddenly hospitalized and I became his primary caregiver, my life immediately changed.

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How Living in the Middle of Nowhere Is an Introvert Dream Come True (But Also Really Hard)

I’m living the introvert dream, in a cabin in the woods. It’s nothing like I expected, but everything I needed.

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Dear Office Colleagues, Please Stop Offering Me a Cup of Tea

“A cup of tea” – or the American equivalent, a “cup of coffee” – is never just that for introverts. It’s more like anxiety, small talk, and awkward silences.

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A Therapist Explains Why Introverts Might Dread the Holidays

It’s okay to acknowledge that the holiday season brings up feelings of dread for you, even though it appears so many love to celebrate all month long.

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What I Loved (and Feared) About School as an Introvert

As a kid, I was called “shy” and “awkward.” Here’s what worked for me — and didn’t work for me — in school.

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4 Tips for Introverts Who Feel Awkward in Social Situations

As an introvert, social situations take me out of my head and force me to deal with other people’s minds and their unpredictable actions.

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Holiday Gift Ideas for Each Introverted Myers-Briggs Personality Type

Some of the best gifts for introverts aren’t things you can buy in a store.

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Why a ‘Best Friend Group’ Works for Me as an Introvert

Introverts don’t always avoid groups, especially when that group is a bunch of close friends they feel comfortable with.

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