“As an introvert, you can be your own best friend or your worst enemy. The good news is we generally like our own company, a quality that extroverts often envy. We find comfort in solitude and know how to soothe ourselves. Even our willingness to look at ourselves critically is often helpful.But, we can go too far. We can hoard responsibility and overlook the role others play. We can kick ourselves when we're down. How many times have you felt lousy about something, only to get mad at yourself for feeling lousy?” KnowsLooksPlayFeelingsFeltQualityResponsibilityCompanyEnemyRolesKnow HowWorstComfortSolitudeNewsMadEnvyKicksHelpfulWillingnessIntrovertGood NewsWorst EnemyExtroverts Author:Laurie Helgoe
“A good rule of thumb is that any environment that consistently leaves you feeling bad about who you are is the wrong environment.” FeelingsEnvironmentWho You AreConsistentlyIntrovertThumbsFeeling Bad Book:Introvert Power: Why Your Inner Life Is Your Hidden Strength Source: Introvert Power: Why Your Inner Life Is Your Hidden Strength
“An introvert may feel asocial when pressured to go to a party that doesn't interest her. But for her, the event does not promise meaningful interaction. In fact, she knows that the party will leave her feeling more alone and alienated.” KnowsFeelsMayDoeFactsFeelingsInterestPartyEventsPromiseMeaningfulInteractionIntrovertPressuredPromise Me Book:Introvert Power: Why Your Inner Life Is Your Hidden Strength Source: Introvert Power: Why Your Inner Life Is Your Hidden Strength
“When an introvert cares about someone, she also wants contact, not so much to keep up with the events of the other person's life, but to keep up with what's inside: the evolution of ideas, values, thoughts, and feelings.” WantPersonsIdeasFeelingsCareValuesEventsEvolutionContactIntrovertThoughts And FeelingsIntroversionCares About Someone Author:Laurie Helgoe
