Picture yourself walking into a bustling office where everyone seems to thrive on constant chatter, endless networking events, and impromptu happy hours that stretch past midnight. Now imagine being ...

Overlooked. Dismissed. Passed over. Referred to as dispassionate and detached, passive and unprepared. Told that they lack leadership qualities. I speak regularly to the 300 members of our “Quiet ...

Often confused with shyness, introversion does not imply social reticence or discomfort. Rather than being averse to social engagement, introverts become overwhelmed by too much of it, which explains ...

Spending time alone can be healthy, but too much of it quietly messes with your habits, your sleep, and even your health.

After ten years as a psychologist practicing psychodynamic psychotherapy, I reclined on the couch of my own analyst feeling burdened by my chosen work. After a day of seeing patients, I was drained. I ...