The Secret Lives of Introverts

Highly Sensitive Person

The 3 Main Types of High Sensitivity

Jenn Granneman on May 8, 2023

Knowing which type (or types) of sensitivity you have can help you understand how you react to different situations.

Knowing which type (or types) of sensitivity you have can help you understand how you react to different situations.

Cognition

There May Be a Better Term for Highly Sensitive People

Jenn Granneman on March 16, 2023

A Personal Perspective: For far too long, society has equated sensitivity with weakness.

A Personal Perspective: For far too long, society has equated sensitivity with weakness.

Intelligence

How Sensitivity Is Linked to Brilliance

Jenn Granneman on February 27, 2023

The next time someone tells you to toughen up, remember that your sensitivity is also your source of brilliance.

The next time someone tells you to toughen up, remember that your sensitivity is also your source of brilliance.

Introversion

Are You an Introvert, a Highly Sensitive Person, or Both?

Jenn Granneman on February 23, 2023

A Personal Perspective: Introverts and highly sensitive people are thought of as being one and the same, but some key differences set them apart.

A Personal Perspective: Introverts and highly sensitive people are thought of as being one and the same, but some key differences set them apart.

Highly Sensitive Person

How to Cope with This Crisis When You're an HSP

Jenn Granneman on May 7, 2020

Highly sensitive people process everything deeply, including the COVID-19 crisis. Here's how they can cope.

Highly sensitive people process everything deeply, including the COVID-19 crisis. Here's how they can cope.

Introversion

Cat Lover? You’re More Likely to Be an Introvert

Jenn Granneman on October 10, 2019

Whether you're a cat or dog person may have more to do with your inborn personality than you think.

Whether you're a cat or dog person may have more to do with your inborn personality than you think.

Highly Sensitive Person

What It's Really Like Being a Highly Sensitive Person

Jenn Granneman on July 30, 2019

Highly sensitive people feel and process things deeply. Here's what it's really like, according to an HSP.

Highly sensitive people feel and process things deeply. Here's what it's really like, according to an HSP.

Anxiety

How an Introvert Lives with Social Anxiety

Jenn Granneman on June 13, 2019

Introversion and social anxiety are not the same thing, but that doesn't mean some of us "quiet ones" don't suffer from it. Here's what it's like.

Introversion and social anxiety are not the same thing, but that doesn't mean some of us "quiet ones" don't suffer from it. Here's what it's like.

Introversion

What Are Introverts Like as Children?: 7 Characteristics

Jenn Granneman on April 19, 2019

If your child has these seven traits, he or she may be an introvert.

If your child has these seven traits, he or she may be an introvert.

Introversion

Do Grammar Mistakes Annoy You? You Might Be an Introvert

Jenn Granneman on February 27, 2019

A recent study found a surprising connection between introversion and good grammar — and revealed why introverts might be the ultimate sticklers.

A recent study found a surprising connection between introversion and good grammar — and revealed why introverts might be the ultimate sticklers.

Introversion

10 Signs Your Baby (or Toddler) Is an Introvert

Jenn Granneman on January 29, 2019

Beginning around four months of age, you'll start to see your child's temperament. And if you see these signs, they're probably an introvert.

Beginning around four months of age, you'll start to see your child's temperament. And if you see these signs, they're probably an introvert.

Introversion

15 Things You Need to Know If Your Child Is an Introvert

Jenn Granneman on December 21, 2018

Your child would rather stand back and watch than play with other kids, and she spends a lot of time alone. Congratulations: You've got an introvert.

Your child would rather stand back and watch than play with other kids, and she spends a lot of time alone. Congratulations: You've got an introvert.

Highly Sensitive Person

Why Do Highly Sensitive People Hate Being Busy and Rushed?

Jenn Granneman on September 26, 2018

Highly sensitive people tend to struggle with deadlines, time pressure, busyness — and even running late. Here’s why.

Highly sensitive people tend to struggle with deadlines, time pressure, busyness — and even running late. Here’s why.

Extroversion

Yes, You Do Become More Introverted With Age

Jenn Granneman on September 14, 2018

It happens to both introverts and extroverts—and, as it turns out, it can be a good thing.

It happens to both introverts and extroverts—and, as it turns out, it can be a good thing.

Highly Sensitive Person

14 Things Highly Sensitive People Need for Happiness

Jenn Granneman on August 10, 2018

If you're highly sensitive, it means you process information more deeply than others. But how does that affect your day-to-day needs?

If you're highly sensitive, it means you process information more deeply than others. But how does that affect your day-to-day needs?

Anxiety

15 Signs of a Secretly Anxious Introvert

Jenn Granneman on May 4, 2018

If you're a high achiever who seems to have it all together, you might secretly have high-functioning anxiety.

If you're a high achiever who seems to have it all together, you might secretly have high-functioning anxiety.

Introversion

12 Reasons to Celebrate Introverts on World Introvert Day

Jenn Granneman on January 2, 2018

Introverts really know their stuff.

Introverts really know their stuff.

Introversion

7 Ways Spending Time Alone Will Change Your Life

Jenn Granneman on December 27, 2017

Introverts need solitude like we need air to breathe. Here's why you should spend more time alone in the new year.

Introverts need solitude like we need air to breathe. Here's why you should spend more time alone in the new year.

Introversion

Yes, I'm an Introvert. No, I'm Not Depressed.

Jenn Granneman on October 16, 2017

The introvert must be suffering from depression, because why on earth would someone want to stay home when there are parties to attend and fun to be had . . . right?

The introvert must be suffering from depression, because why on earth would someone want to stay home when there are parties to attend and fun to be had . . . right?

Introversion

Why Socializing Drains Introverts More Than Extroverts

Jenn Granneman on August 6, 2017

There are some very real differences between introverts and extroverts, and these differences come down to how they respond to rewards.

There are some very real differences between introverts and extroverts, and these differences come down to how they respond to rewards.