When you hear the term "introvert," you might imagine someone who's quiet and insular, who likes to spend most of their time alone, avoiding social situations. But being an introvert isn't really ...

Most people aren't strictly introverted or extroverted, but fall somewhere in between. Introverts tend to feel drained after a lot of socializing, while extroverts tend to feel energized. There's ...

Introversion is a personality trait. A person who is an introvert tends to be more focused on internal feelings. They are usually quiet, reserved, and reflective. Introversion and extroversion exist ...

Being introverted has to do with how you gather energy. You might be introverted if you’re energized by solo time and feel drained after prolonged social interactions. This isn’t necessarily the same ...

After ten years as a psychologist practicing psychodynamic psychotherapy, I reclined on the couch of my own analyst feeling burdened by my chosen work. After a day of seeing patients, I was drained. I ...

"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 ...

Many of us are familiar with the concept of introverts and extroverts. Some people, according to this theory of personality, recharge socially in environments with a lot of people, while others expend ...

Remote work offered 'quiet deliverers' who flew under the radar in the office a chance to really stand out. As we head into 2022, Worklife is running our best, most insightful and most essential ...

When prospective students apply to business school, many envision the picture-perfect tropes of the college brochure filled with smiling peers, world-class professors, and lucrative career prospects.

If you've ever felt drained after a day of back-to-back meetings or cringed at yet another "mandatory fun" team-building exercise, you're not alone. According to recent YouGov data, nearly 40% of ...

Some people use socializing like a flower uses sunlight, others need peace and quiet to recharge their batteries. Today we’re focusing on the problems often faced by the latter.

Do you ever have those days where it’s just too hard to get out of bed and all you want to do is sleep? Do you just want to hide and avoid social interaction? Do you wish that you could cancel your ...