Author
Paul Sandra
Hi. I have ADHD and CPTSD, which is a fancy way of saying my brain is a browser with 107 tabs open, each one playing a different anxiety anthem. I used to write polite introvert tips. Then I realized the quiet was actually a system crash. Now I write the stuff we're all too ashamed to google at 3 AM. This is a sanctuary for the misfiring, the overfeeling, and the gloriously unfinished.
31 Articles
Opinion Overload: How Introverts Navigate External Judgments
June 20, 2023
Have you ever felt trapped in a world that tirelessly celebrates extroversion? Where the opinions of others overshadow your quiet...
Why Your Office Introvert May Seem Like a Grumpy Cat (But Is Actually a Fluffy Kitten)
June 19, 2023
If you happen to encounter an office introvert who appears aloof or impolite at work, fear not! There’s probably a logical...
Text Me When You’re Ready: The Introvert’s Approach to Messaging
May 5, 2023
Welcome to the world of introverted texting – where taking your time to respond to messages is a given. For us introverts, text...
9 Things ISTJs Absolutely Hate
May 4, 2023
ISTJs are known for their strong sense of duty and their unwavering commitment to doing the right thing. They absolutely hate anything that...
The 7 Telltale Signs of an Extroverted Introvert
April 24, 2023
As social creatures, we are often fascinated by the unique traits that define our personalities. While introversion and extroversion are...
Introvert, Extrovert, or Ambivert: Which One Are You?
April 22, 2023
Have you ever asked yourself if you are an introvert, extrovert, or ambivert? Do you sometimes find that a day of socializing leaves you...
Inward Reflection or Confirmation Bias? The Paradox of Introverted Thinking
March 27, 2023
Have you ever been sure of something, only to find out later that you may have missed important information that goes against what you...
Why Change Is Hard for Introverts
March 21, 2023
When you have to deal with change, do you often feel anxious or overwhelmed? If you’re an introvert, you’re not alone. Change...
The Power of Validation: 12 Statements Every Introvert Deserves to Hear
March 20, 2023
Are you an introvert who’s tired of feeling misunderstood and undervalued? Or maybe you’re an extrovert who wants to better...
Stop torturing yourself! 3 tricks to help introverts move on from embarrassing memories
March 17, 2023
Have you ever found yourself replaying some embarrassing memories in your head over and over again? As an introvert, it’s not...