Until I read Susan Cain's book Quiet I never consciously realized I was ashamed of being an introvert. It was one of life's "aha" moments. I personally don't need to believe introversion is a virtue ...

If you've read the comments on this blog, you probably noticed that there are 1,001 ways to be introverted. We can talk about introversion all we want, but the fact is, researchers haven't ...

Here is a common belief for the relationships between introversion and extroversion. I’m going to show how it worsens your life and offer an alternative you will resist and fight against. If you keep ...

Introverts are often misunderstood in a society that celebrates constant interaction, quick responses, and outspoken ...

Being an introvert and being shy often get lumped together — and in truth, they do share some similarities — but experts explain they are more different than most people realize. Here’s how to tell ...

Big personality tests, such as Myers-Briggs, are undoubtedly popular (and fun to take!). And many of us take sides when it comes to traits like introversion and extroversion, falling into one camp ...

Are introversion and shyness the same thing? When I interviewed Wellesley College psychologist Jonathan Cheek, he said it depends on who you ask. So I next asked Louis A. Schmidt, director of the ...

Leadership is often unfairly associated with extraversion, but in a society that seems to cater to the loudest people in the room, even the most introverted individuals can achieve confidence if they ...

The Red & Black is a 501c3 nonprofit. Please consider a one-time gift or become a monthly supporter. Cancel anytime. The terms "extroversion" and "introversion" seem to be thrown around a lot in our ...

I used to believe that my tendency to be quiet and reflective made me less visible, like I was fading into the background in busy social settings. Yet each time I tried to act more outgoing than I ...