Introverts aren't always shy or quiet. These four misconceptions reveal the surprising truth about life on the quieter side.

Everybody's talkin' 'bout mindfulness these days. It's all the rage, from meditation to mindful eating. I'm 100 percent on board with this. All sorts of research is coming out about the ...

Can't seem to match the energy of a good friend? You might be on opposite ends of the personality spectrum — and that's OK.

I have a noisy mind—always on, always narrating. Striving, stressing, plotting. A buzzing mosquito only I can hear. As an introvert who tends to perfectionism, I spend a lot of time in my head—and ...

In a world that often values extroverted traits such as boldness, sociability, and outward energy, it can be easy to overlook the strengths of introverted individuals. Beneath their reserved demeanor ...

I am an introvert through and through. I am good at masking extroverted behaviors when I’m out and about, but I am always seeking alone time to recharge. Like most introverts, I’ve perfected subtly ...

This article follows the Direct Message methodology, designed to cut through the noise and reveal the deeper truths behind the stories we live. We often think of introverts as merely quiet or shy, but ...

Mary Yeager, CPA, never dreamed she’d one day run for office. But in 2010, when the Ohio Society of CPAs asked members to advise legislators on how to turn around the state’s $8 billion deficit, ...