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Comment on Introversion and the Brain by Desk Top

Desk Top — Tue, 15 May 2012 17:37:12 +0000

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Comment on The Effects of Introversion on Productivity by Janet Barclay

Janet Barclay — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 20:39:22 +0000

I’ve sure had my share of boring jobs! I found it helpful to develop more efficient ways to get things done – usually involving better use of technology instead of “the way we’ve always done it.” Would that work for you!

Comment on The Effects of Introversion on Productivity by Glori

Glori — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 11:10:22 +0000

It’s true I have difficulty staying with a boring project. But what can you suggest for introverts who have time-pressured jobs?

Love you site!

Comment on Popularity by Josh Harris

Josh Harris — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 18:37:29 +0000

I have not the slightest desire to be popular and I really never have. What I have always wanted is to be significant. That may wind up entailing some popularity, but then at least I’ll know it will have been deserved and based on something real.

Comment on Are You Introverted, or are you shy? by Natalie

Natalie — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 14:28:03 +0000

I felt the exact same way at your age. High school was hell for me and I couldn’t wait to leave. College was better but still challenging because I didn’t want to go out to crowded parties until 2am every night, thus I was “anti-social”. I promise it gets better though, and you will find people like you as long as you don’t pretend to be someone youre not (a pseudo-extrovert). Also, don’t let anyone make you feel like you’re weird or there is something wrong with you because you don’t fit the teenager profile that our culture defines as “normal”. I always tried to fit that mold and it wasn’t until I gave up that I made great friends and felt happy.

Comment on 6 Marketing Strategies for Introverts by Janet Barclay

Janet Barclay — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 20:32:42 +0000

I am happy to be seeing more and more of this type of information available. Being introverted and/or shy does NOT have to stand in the way of your success!

Comment on 6 Marketing Strategies for Introverts by Amy

Amy — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 15:42:33 +0000

Great blog and post. I’ve never seen much written about how those who are a little on the shy side can succeed in business too; very refreshing.

Comment on Are You Introverted, or are you shy? by Janet Barclay

Janet Barclay — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 11:40:21 +0000

Thanks so much for sharing, Sifrina. It’s great that you’ve found a way to recharge your batteries on a regular basis. Since most of us don’t have the option of avoiding those overwhelming situations, it’s important to find something that works for us.

Comment on Are You Introverted, or are you shy? by Sifrina

Sifrina — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 03:40:06 +0000

Ooops, meant to say “Interestingly”

Comment on Are You Introverted, or are you shy? by Sifrina

Sifrina — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 03:37:43 +0000

Great blog and comments. I’m a pretty strong introvert who, like many of us, must work in a fulltime plus job with what feels like a cast of thousands (ugh, I do wonder if my career choice was a total mistake). Yet I do enjoy people and humanity….but in doses I can handle. (Is it just me or is this “dose” getting smaller as I get older?)

The “breakdown” moments for me are when there are too many events, or too many long days followed by family occasions/obligations/crises (such as recently), which require never ending contact with other people, even well meaning strangers (such as nurses in a hospital). In my heart I feel these people are good and deserving of my time, energy (and even some small talk, how hard would it be?), but yet I feel totally trapped, restless, resentful, and completely drained. Interestly, I rarely feel this way with my son and husband.

I am somewhat shy in new situations, big presentations, but this isn’t really a problem and I’ve never lacked the confidence to do these things when necessary. The problem is how damaged I feel when I haven’t had sufficient time alone to regain my lost energy. It makes me feel badly, but I feel that the only way I can cope is to be extremely protective over my own time and to know the signs when I’ve had enough.

Something that has helped me immensely in the past year is to have a special and peaceful Shabbat every week. I am not a religious (Torah) Jew but I do reap huge benefits from consciously choosing 25 consecutive hours of serenity and soulfulness, and abstaining from the activities that are not conducive to this.