I love working with introverts for many reasons, one of them because I believe that introverts are often misunderstood (by others and themselves). Many introverts feel shamed, as if there is something wrong with them because they prefer being alone or the company of a few people. There is so much strength in who you…
Category: Introversion
Job Interviews for Introverts
One of my favorite things to talk about is introversion, mostly because I have found that introverts are often very misunderstood and need to be empowered by focusing on their strengths. I also love career counseling/coaching because people function best in their work when their strengths and passions align with what they are doing. Anyway,…
Tips on Parenting an Introverted Child
First, above all, know that if your child is more reserved or introverted, there is nothing to be “fixed!” In some cases, children might need to work to develop self-confidence and overcome shyness (shyness-rooted in anxiety- is different than introversion), but the reserved child does not automatically need “fixing.” Some children are simply designed this…
High Functioning Anxiety
Many people don’t realize that they struggle with anxiety, but instead call it workaholism, perfectionism, or something of the sort. They appear calm and together on the outside but on the inside, their thoughts are negative, sometimes obsessively whirling through their minds. This video from Huffington Post is a few months old, but still applicable…