Friday, February 15, 2019

25 things introverts want you to understand about them (and more)

The week in Tiny Buddha - on introversion, people-pleasing, doubt, and more
 
 
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25 Things Introverts Want You to Understand About Them

"Solitude matters, and for some people, it's the air they breathe." ~Susan Cain

We live in a culture that celebrates extroversion and sees introversion as a weakness or something to overcome.

If you're an introvert, you may have grown up …

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How I Learned to Like and Trust Myself Again (and How You Can Too)

"Loving yourself starts with liking yourself, which starts with respecting yourself, which starts with thinking of yourself in positive ways." ~Jerry Corsten

Useless. Hopeless. Broken.

This was how I saw myself.

I didn't completely loathe myself, but I didn't like …

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How Recovering People-Pleasers Can Discover What They Really Want

"When you say 'yes' to others, make sure you're not saying 'no' to yourself." ~Paulo Coelho

People-pleasers regularly subvert their own needs for the needs of others. We spend years saying "yes" when we mean "no," signing up for commitments …

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How to Get Past Doubt and Do What You Really Want to Do

"Doubt everything. Find your own light." ~The Buddha

As far back as I can remember, I've allowed my life to be shaped by external forces.

On the outside, it appeared like I was just another carefree soul, living in the

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One of Those Days? How to Deal When Everything Irritates You

"Be proactive not reactive, for an apparently insignificant issue ignored today can spawn tomorrow's catastrophe." ~Ken Poirot 

Do you ever have one of those mornings where the battle against annoying minutiae begins before you're even truly awake?

One of …

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