You might think you're introverted because being in a crowd leaves you exhausted. But the truth is, it's not the number of people that's the problem — it's the people themselves. You find their small ...

Anxiety is the voice in the back of your head that says, “Something bad is going to happen.” It’s what keeps you awake at 2 a.m. thinking about something embarrassing you did five years ago. Not all ...

I used to believe that my tendency to be quiet and reflective made me less visible, like I was fading into the background in busy social settings. Yet each time I tried to act more outgoing than I ...

Ah, yes, that moment when you finally get home and can just relax. Changing into PJs and doing whatever you want to do — by yourself — hits different, doesn’t it? If you’re a homebody or enjoy quiet, ...

The classic labels of introvert and extrovert have long been used to explain why some people thrive off of social interaction and why some people prefer solitude. While neither one is “better” than ...

An introvert is someone who focuses more on their thoughts and feelings rather than the external environment. Some people believe that this classification is made up, but it is based on science and ...

Today’s observance of World Introvert Day puts a well-deserved spotlight on inward thinkers and the less visible ways they ...

"My whole life, I felt bad about myself. People asked, “Why are you so quiet? Why don’t you speak up? Why do you spend so much time alone?” Derek sighed as he spoke to his weekly therapy group. "My ...

Introversion is one of the most misunderstood dimensions of personality. Many people are not aware that the original definition of introversion, as posed by Carl Jung, is not how the term is used in ...