Sensitivity goes far beyond just taste, touch, sight, smell, and sound. For some people, the world just hits differently. Things like movement, balance, how aware you are of time, your breath, hunger, or even attraction all count as forms of sensory input. Have you ever become “hangry”, jumped at a sudden noise, or noticed how …
Just like hangovers result from drinking too many alcoholic beverages, the introvert’s hangover results from too much external stimulation. We all know that anytime we overdo anything; work too much, play too hard, or even socialize too often, we suffer burnout and breakdown. That’s because the dopamine in our brains likes to reward us with …
When I typed “What is an Introvert?” into Google, I got this definition: in·tro·vert, noun: a shy, reticent person. Urban Dictionary says, “An introvert enjoys time alone without unwanted distractions and stimulation in order to recharge their inner strength.” I asked Word Hippo for another way to say introvert and got, “One who prefers their …
If you notice a co-worker sitting quietly in a corner during a meeting, do you think it’s because they might not be interested in what is going on, or do you think maybe they are soaking in all the information that is being presented and quietly reflecting? If you thought the latter, then you have …