Identifying as an introvert is the first step. Here’s what you can do after you know the limits of your social battery.

When discussing advantages and disadvantages of well-known personality traits, such as extroversion-introversion, we need to fully understand the personality-behavior relationship.

You might have heard “ambiverts” recently. Ambiverts are essentially extroverted introverts. But even that’s not all: Bring ...

In our society, being extroverted often gets more praise and positive feedback than having introverted, quiet habits. We’ve ...

Social introverts, thinking introverts, anxious introverts and restrained introverts all have positive qualities.

The classic labels of introvert and extrovert have long been used to explain why some people thrive off of social interaction and why some people prefer solitude. While neither one is “better” than ...

In a world that often prioritizes extroverted individuals, people with a more introverted personality may seem rude or off-putting when, in reality, it's just how they cope with specific social ...

It's not conscious. It's soothing, the way a kid might pull a blanket closer. When the room feels too loud or too full, the body tries to ground itself. The touch is quiet, repetitive, almost ...

Recognizing these "annoyances" isn't about being antisocial; it’s about acknowledging your biological need for quiet and ...

With summer in full swing, your extroverted best friend is psyched to socialize the night away at your mutual friend’s backyard barbecue. You, on the other hand, are staring at the clock. (And I don’t ...

Tension: We perform extroversion in public while quietly craving solitude—then feel guilty about the relief we feel ...