Despite comprising at least 50% of the American population, our internally focused friends get a bad rap for being “too shy” or unemotional. In actuality, introverts are some of the most thoughtful, complex people you’d hope to find.
“The single story many extroverts have about introverts is a familiar one: we’re quiet, shy, aloof, bookish, and shun the spotlight,” Beth Buelow, an introvert coach, wrote on her blog. “We’re deep thinkers, smart or geeky, and will always choose solitude over socializing.”
These kinds of stereotypes — or “single stories,” as Buelow calls them — prevent us from fully understanding the genius of introverted people. Sometimes, extroverts (myself included) need to (literally) STFU and let these thinkers do the talking.
Revelist asked women to share the one thing they wish others knew about being an introvert. Their responses are as enlightening as inspiring as the women themselves.
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We need to recharge with solitude if we’ve been around a lot of people. Houseguests need to not be in my space all the time.
I’m OK with a couple of days but I lose my sanity if it is much longer."
Just because we don’t feel compelled to share them widely or with strangers doesn’t make them non-existent, insignificant, or unimportant.
If you’re curious, try having a conversation and that’s not in a public forum. Otherwise, please respect the difference in our approaches to interaction and relationships."
I should mention, it’s totally their loss. I’m SUPER funny, an excellent mimic, I know a gazillion things, have an amazing garden, am generous to a fault and I make a terrific vegan tapas plate!"
“And I don’t know where this noticing originated, but consider this: “listen” and “silent” contain the same letters! In order to really listen, we must be comfortable with staying silent and letting the other person have space to be silent.”
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title: “17 Things Women Wish You Knew About Being An Introvert” ShowToc: true date: “2024-10-16” author: “Sabrina Ward”
Despite comprising at least 50% of the American population, our internally focused friends get a bad rap for being “too shy” or unemotional. In actuality, introverts are some of the most thoughtful, complex people you’d hope to find.
“The single story many extroverts have about introverts is a familiar one: we’re quiet, shy, aloof, bookish, and shun the spotlight,” Beth Buelow, an introvert coach, wrote on her blog. “We’re deep thinkers, smart or geeky, and will always choose solitude over socializing.”
These kinds of stereotypes — or “single stories,” as Buelow calls them — prevent us from fully understanding the genius of introverted people. Sometimes, extroverts (myself included) need to (literally) STFU and let these thinkers do the talking.
Revelist asked women to share the one thing they wish others knew about being an introvert. Their responses are as enlightening as inspiring as the women themselves.
gpointstudio via iStock
We need to recharge with solitude if we’ve been around a lot of people. Houseguests need to not be in my space all the time.
I’m OK with a couple of days but I lose my sanity if it is much longer.”
Just because we don’t feel compelled to share them widely or with strangers doesn’t make them non-existent, insignificant, or unimportant.
If you’re curious, try having a conversation and that’s not in a public forum. Otherwise, please respect the difference in our approaches to interaction and relationships."
I should mention, it’s totally their loss. I’m SUPER funny, an excellent mimic, I know a gazillion things, have an amazing garden, am generous to a fault and I make a terrific vegan tapas plate!"
“And I don’t know where this noticing originated, but consider this: “listen” and “silent” contain the same letters! In order to really listen, we must be comfortable with staying silent and letting the other person have space to be silent.”
Main image: gpointstudio via iStock
title: “17 Things Women Wish You Knew About Being An Introvert” ShowToc: true date: “2024-09-28” author: “Anna Guzman”
Despite comprising at least 50% of the American population, our internally focused friends get a bad rap for being “too shy” or unemotional. In actuality, introverts are some of the most thoughtful, complex people you’d hope to find.
“The single story many extroverts have about introverts is a familiar one: we’re quiet, shy, aloof, bookish, and shun the spotlight,” Beth Buelow, an introvert coach, wrote on her blog. “We’re deep thinkers, smart or geeky, and will always choose solitude over socializing.”
These kinds of stereotypes — or “single stories,” as Buelow calls them — prevent us from fully understanding the genius of introverted people. Sometimes, extroverts (myself included) need to (literally) STFU and let these thinkers do the talking.
Revelist asked women to share the one thing they wish others knew about being an introvert. Their responses are as enlightening as inspiring as the women themselves.
gpointstudio via iStock
We need to recharge with solitude if we’ve been around a lot of people. Houseguests need to not be in my space all the time.
I’m OK with a couple of days but I lose my sanity if it is much longer.”
Just because we don’t feel compelled to share them widely or with strangers doesn’t make them non-existent, insignificant, or unimportant.
If you’re curious, try having a conversation and that’s not in a public forum. Otherwise, please respect the difference in our approaches to interaction and relationships."
I should mention, it’s totally their loss. I’m SUPER funny, an excellent mimic, I know a gazillion things, have an amazing garden, am generous to a fault and I make a terrific vegan tapas plate!"
“And I don’t know where this noticing originated, but consider this: “listen” and “silent” contain the same letters! In order to really listen, we must be comfortable with staying silent and letting the other person have space to be silent.”
Main image: gpointstudio via iStock
