You might think you're introverted because being in a crowd leaves you exhausted. But the truth is, it's not the number of people that's the problem — it's the people themselves. You find their small ...

Extroverted introverts tend to prefer deep conversations with select people as opposed to surface-level conversations with lots of folks. Maskot via Getty Images You’ve probably been asked if you’re ...

Introverts know that it's possible to spend too much time connecting with others. While social interaction can be fun and ...

An introvert is someone who focuses more on their thoughts and feelings rather than the external environment. Some people believe that this classification is made up, but it is based on science and ...

Anxiety is the voice in the back of your head that says, “Something bad is going to happen.” It’s what keeps you awake at 2 a.m. thinking about something embarrassing you did five years ago. Not all ...

This article follows the Direct Message methodology, designed to cut through the noise and reveal the deeper truths behind the stories we live. Some people think being a lone wolf is the same as being ...

As a leadership consultant who studies workplace psychology, I've spent more than 30 years helping thousands of individuals and CEOs at multimillion-dollar organizations navigate tough relationships ...

"My whole life, I felt bad about myself. People asked, “Why are you so quiet? Why don’t you speak up? Why do you spend so much time alone?” Derek sighed as he spoke to his weekly therapy group. "My ...

Introverts are often told that they are too closed off, need to be more social, and have difficulty navigating social interaction. But do they need to interact with more people to get 'better', or is ...

The concept of introverted and extroverted personality types has been featured in psychological literature for over 100 years ...

When people say, “Your network is your net worth,” it can feel challenging, especially for introverts. The idea of attending large events, engaging in small talk with strangers, and exchanging ...