Introvert

Earn respect in the unconventional way — In society, there are 2 types of people, the big mouths and the soft-spoken. Here I will showcase to you that being silent is an ingenious way of gaining respect from your peers. No matter what age you are, whether you are a teen or a man, this will work…

What does freedom mean to you? — Ask 20 people what freedom mean to them and you will get 20 different answers. Ask 20 introverts what freedom means to them and you will get 20 similar answers. A common perception of not having freedom for introverts would be feeling trapped at an office job and having to…

This is not what you might usually see from me. It’s not practical piece about the challenges introverts face in the world of corporate shenanigans. There are no suggestions or top tips. But what this is, is an insight into my inner weirdo. Why change lanes all of a sudden? …

Introverts are sick and tired of advice on how to be different. — The world needs more introverts! More people who know how to listen. Are you one of them? If you’re an extrovert, probably not. Ok, I’m just kidding. There’s nothing wrong with being an extrovert. But there’s plenty wrong with constantly being bombarded with extroversion as the only way to be. …

to introverts it akin to listening — I find that it is not necessary to react to everything you read or notice. Last month I read an article in the New York Times about how people behave online. During COVID the amount of content we consumed increased dramatically. We couldn’t respond to everything we read, let alone…

The ultimate communication guide for Introverts — I don’t talk. Sitting in my room all day long without even checking on my immediate neighbour not to talk of visiting a friend. Don’t get it wrong, I had friends but most of the time, we chatted only when we saw each other. I enjoyed the company of myself…

Following these ideas will make a huge difference in your transition. — Over the weekend my friend texted that he and his partner were going to toss some brats on the grill around one o’clock, did I want to join? There was no need to ask who was invited. Our self-made family is small, typically, no more than seven including myself. There…

The Wayback Machine Treasures — 1 — Yesterday, I went rummaging around in the past. At one point in my life, from around 2006 until Covid19 made its appearance, I blogged fairly regularly with only occasional dry spells which had more to do with my deleting the blog site [that’s a story unto itself]. …

Do you prefer a close-knit to a sizeable friend circle? Are you someone who’s more into observing people than striking up a conversation with them? Or find solace in introspection rather than seeking external validation online? What’s your opinion, is introversion a boon, or a bane? As someone who has…