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Introvert Traits/Preferences

Who is controlling the conversation?

Have you ever been excited to tell someone about something that you have an interest in, but discovered halfway through the conversation you have become the listener instead of the speaker? I have and it is one of the most annoying, and rude, things I can think when it comes interacting with other people. Imagine [...]

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Want to guest post on IntrovertZone?

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Although I’ve spent a year writing about all the little situations in life that I think we introverts experience in a certain way compared to extroverts, I’m still pretty much stuck on figuring out exactly what I want in life. I know myself well enough to know that I don’t really “want” dozens of friends [...]

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How to Get Over Yourself and Finally Accomplish Your Goals

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Most people set goals, be it personal or professional. These can be daily, weekly, monthly or yearly goals. Some people even have five and ten year plans. But how many actually meet their goals? And if not, why? Sure, sometimes outside influences can be an issue, but usually it’s something the person has done personally. [...]

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One year of Introvert Zone!

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It was a year ago today I bought this domain, and I eagerly set up the blog that very night. It’s been a great year getting to know all of you, and I’ve learned a lot about myself and my natural tendencies as well as how to use that knowledge to have a happier life! [...]

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We can’t always treat others as WE’d want to be treated

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I’ve always enjoyed people I thought of as “considerate.” In fact, before I knew I was an introvert, I mentally divided my friends and acquaintances into “considerate” vs. “sort of pushy.” If I announced an occasion coming up or had some major life event happen, the “considerate” people were the ones who would ask, “How [...]

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How to Deal With an Introvert

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This is a guest post from my friend and fellow introvert Nick at stretchd.com – The Art of Challenge. He writes about using challenge as a personal development tool. This is part one of a two part series about dealing with the introvert or extrovert in your life. For the extrovert… You love going out [...]

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Introvert Meltdown!

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I’ve been working with a consultant or other sort-of-stranger all day, doing my best to learn, to be professional, and to make small talk when needed. Then on the way home I start to think of things that annoy me or worry me or generally make me unhappy, and I almost manage to start crying [...]

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When things go terribly wrong in life, the introvert may retreat

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When things are just “comfortably” bad, like when I was a kid and teachers gave homework right before spring break, or later as adult when we found out we weren’t getting raises at work, I could grouse and bitch with the best of ‘em. But when I’m deeply worried about a loved one or worse [...]

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Introvert friends: the perfect fit

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Like many of you, I have an oddly diverse assortment of friends. I’ve often felt bad about not ever doing “enough” with most of them, and in fact I think a couple of friends have dumped me over the years for that very reason. If I say yes to dinner, then they ask hey, can [...]

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How introverted do I want my life to be?

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Although some introverts don’t mind setting clear, firm boundaries with neighbors, coworkers, friends, and family, there are other introverts who seem to be magnets for people and seem to just take the overload until they get to a breaking point. I’m that way and I know a lot of you are. We’re the ones who [...]

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Be selective about your activities, but do the important ones anyway

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Sometimes we’re accused of being snobs or disliking society in general. “OK, just be that way! You’re antisocial!” We’ve all heard that when we say no thanks to the fourth lunch invitation that week or to yet another party with coworkers. Of course there’s nothing wrong with us, any more than there’s something wrong with [...]

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I’d get a lot more haircuts if I could order ‘em from Amazon!

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I know I look a whole lot better with a haircut that’s just four to six weeks old. But from early October until December 31st, I did not get a cut and really didn’t look my best at work or during the holidays. I consciously trimmed down my obligations for December, because with the mountain [...]

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