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How to live a quiet life in a noisy world

Loneliness
How Introverts Can Deal with Loneliness

Sophia Dembling on November 11, 2021

While an introvert is an introvert for life, the need for solitude versus social interaction can change according to life circumstances.

While an introvert is an introvert for life, the need for solitude versus social interaction can change according to life circumstances.

Grief
People Who Need People in Hard Times

Sophia Dembling on October 1, 2021

As an introvert, I wondered if I should be able to manage my grief alone, but I realize that for me, support from others—many others—has been necessary.

As an introvert, I wondered if I should be able to manage my grief alone, but I realize that for me, support from others—many others—has been necessary.

Loneliness
In Defense of Texting

Sophia Dembling on September 28, 2020

During these lonely times, that little chime of an incoming text can be immensely cheering.

During these lonely times, that little chime of an incoming text can be immensely cheering.

Introversion
Will People Be There for You When You Need Them?

Sophia Dembling on September 22, 2020

Sure, introverts don't need a lot of friends, and it's easy to get insular and let friendships lapse. But then what happens when you need them?

Sure, introverts don't need a lot of friends, and it's easy to get insular and let friendships lapse. But then what happens when you need them?

Introversion
The Introvert-Friendly Workplace

Sophia Dembling on July 31, 2020

Introverts and extroverts working together can create great results. Here are steps employers can take to insure that kind or workplace diversity.

Introverts and extroverts working together can create great results. Here are steps employers can take to insure that kind or workplace diversity.

Introversion
Introverts, Extroverts, and Social Distancing

Sophia Dembling on March 18, 2020

Introverts are falling into social distancing like it's a comfy couch. But be sure you don't over-isolate, and remember your extroverted friends, too.

Introverts are falling into social distancing like it's a comfy couch. But be sure you don't over-isolate, and remember your extroverted friends, too.

Try to take a moment every day when you turn off everything and luxuriate in the quiet.
Introversion
Not-New-Year's-Resolutions For Introverts

Sophia Dembling on December 27, 2019

We're not so good at keeping New Year's Resolutions, so let's resolve not to make any. Instead, think about what the stress points in your life are and how you might ease them.

We're not so good at keeping New Year's Resolutions, so let's resolve not to make any. Instead, think about what the stress points in your life are and how you might ease them.

Introversion
Red Flags That Tell Us It's Time to Leave the House

Sophia Dembling on December 5, 2019

Introverts can handle a lot of solitude, but there are times even for us when enough is too much. Here are the ways we recognize the need for other humans.

Introverts can handle a lot of solitude, but there are times even for us when enough is too much. Here are the ways we recognize the need for other humans.

Introversion
The Anxieties of Introversion

Sophia Dembling on August 21, 2019

Learning to push back against the negative messages society plants in our brains can help us live more comfortably as introverts.

Learning to push back against the negative messages society plants in our brains can help us live more comfortably as introverts.

Introversion
An Introvert in Need Is Still an Introvert

Sophia Dembling on August 1, 2019

When I got sick, I found myself struggling to both embrace the loving concern of others while also respecting my own introversion.

When I got sick, I found myself struggling to both embrace the loving concern of others while also respecting my own introversion.

Introversion
The Introverted Mom

Sophia Dembling on May 23, 2019

Being a new mom is overwhelming whatever your personality; in a new book, author Jamie C. Martin reassures introverted moms that they can do it.

Being a new mom is overwhelming whatever your personality; in a new book, author Jamie C. Martin reassures introverted moms that they can do it.