Extroverted Energy
Writing is rarely easy for anyone, but it doesn’t take much imagination to see the potential difficulty for extroverts.
Introverts
Introverted Energy
“Introverts tend to feel that they most alive and that they’re most energized when they’re in environments that are less stimulating.” ~ Susan CainAre you an introvert who happens to be a writer (or a writer who happens to be an introvert)? If so, learning to understand and manage your sources of energy could be a …
Introverted Writers and Everyday Kindness
In the Atlantic piece “Masters of Love,” Emily Esfahani Smith discusses the role of kindness in long-term relationships.
Off the Hook: Introverts Avoiding Phones
I don’t like phone calls. I didn’t get a cell phone for the longest time and was happy to pass it along to our son when he was ready for one. When I did get another of my own, it took me literally months to remember the number, and I turned it on only when …
How do you make time for quiet in your day?
When I was a little girl, growing up in a rural county that boasts only six residents per square mile, I looked forward more than I can say to visits several times a year from our city cousins. I watched from our kitchen window, waiting impatiently for their cars to arrive from Wyoming or Florida. …