I Hate Being Around People (No, I’m Not a Misanthrope)
The confession sits heavy in my chest before I say it: “I hate being around people.” There it is. The…
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I Hate Socializing: Why Your Brain Craves Solitude (It’s Not Weird)
You know that sinking feeling when someone invites you to a party and your first instinct is to search for…
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I Don’t Like Talking to People: Why Conversation Drains You (And What Actually Helps)
You finish a phone call and feel like you need a nap. A coworker stops by your desk for a…
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Why Small Talk Exhausts Introverts (It’s Not Shyness)
A 2010 study from the University of Arizona found that people who spent more time in meaningful conversations had notably…
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Dinner Party Introvert: 4 Ways to Actually Enjoy It
Does the thought of hosting a dinner party make your stomach drop? You’re standing in your kitchen at 4 PM,…
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Introvert Wedding Guest: Surviving Other People’s Events
Approximately 40 percent of wedding guests report feeling exhausted and overwhelmed by extended social events, yet few people recognize that…
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Social Hangover: What Nobody Tells You About Recovery
Your inbox shows 12 missed calls. The conference badge still sits on your desk. Every muscle aches as if you…
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Social Hangover at Work: How to Actually Survive
How do you explain showing up to Monday morning meetings when you’re still recovering from Friday’s client presentation? The conference…
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Social Hangover vs Depression: How to Tell Apart
You wake up exhausted after spending time with friends, your mind foggy and your body aching. Is this just the…
