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Why ‘Fake It ‘Till You Make It’ Is Terrible Advice for Introverts

Taking on an extroverted persona can be severely draining for introverts, not to mention unnatural.

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7 Reasons Introverts Struggle to Find Romantic Love

The “introvert hangover” applies to romance, too.

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Yes, Introverts Need Their Alone Time — But They Need Community, Too

When it comes to community, it is quality, not quantity, that matters to introverts.

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9 Signs You Need Some Alone Time as an Introvert

For introverts, being alone is like food, sleep, or any other type of replenishment — you can’t go too long without it.

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How to (Quietly) Raise Your Profile at Work as an Introvert

Introverts’ strengths are just as valuable as those of extroverts, but it’s up to us to (quietly) do our own self-promotion.

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How to Travel Alone as an Introvert

I may travel alone, but that doesn’t mean I’m lonely.

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How to Connect Meaningfully When You’re an Introvert Who Hates Small Talk

Although introverts find empty socializing to be draining, they desire deep connections with others.

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Why the Phone Is Not an Introvert’s Friend

It’s no wonder many introverts silence their phones or leave them permanently on Do Not Disturb mode.

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How a Book About Silence Allowed Me to Finally Understand Mindfulness

Mindfulness should come naturally to introverts — who already spend a lot of time thinking and reflecting — though it may take some practice.

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9 Ways to Set Boundaries as an Introvert

Setting boundaries is all about taking ownership of your introvert needs and finding balance between “you” time and “people” time.

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