Have you ever heard “you’re so quiet”? Me too. We live in a time when being outspoken is often encouraged, even in the church, but it hasn’t always been that way. As proof, I’ve rounded up a list of...
Have you ever wondered if you can be an effective leader as an introvert? I have—and I pushed myself into burnout trying to be an extrovert because of it. But it turns out introverts make great...
Introverts often tell me, “Social media is overwhelming.” I get it—not only because I feel the same way but also because I’ve studied how we’re wired as introverts. Social media is intentionally...
I’m in my favorite coffee shop this morning. The walls are white, big windows fill it with light, and there’s plenty of spaces between the tables. The air smells of espresso and the music is quiet...
Just a quick note about something that's been on my mind again lately... As an introvert, you notice things. Depending on how you’re wired, that might mean you have deep empathy, a knack for...
After my recent post about introvert hangovers, I got questions about what practical tools I use to recover from them, so I compiled a list for you! These are also my favorite go-to tools for...
I’ve had too much. I know better. I got caught up in the fun—the laughter and conversation, lights and music, the unusual feeling of hanging out somewhere “cool” on a Friday night. I wake with my...
Mark and I have a small sign in our home office that reads, “Make it your goal to live a quiet life” (1 Thess. 4:11). I often think of how differently modern culture would write this statement… Make...
When I sent a survey to you a few months ago asking, “What’s your biggest challenge as an introvert?” one of the biggest topics that came up was acceptance. You said your challenges were things...
The end of the year always makes me feel reflective, and I’ve learned I need to be careful about that, especially as an introvert. Our brains are VERY active and research has found up to 70...