Comments on: Fish out of water! Introverted mom in an extroverted family http://intelligentintrovert.com/2014/09/18/fish-out-of-water-introverts-in-an-extroverted-family/ Honoring our quiet strength in an overwhelming world Thu, 25 Jun 2015 18:42:24 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ By: notthestateofmyhouse http://intelligentintrovert.com/2014/09/18/fish-out-of-water-introverts-in-an-extroverted-family/comment-page-1/#comment-227 Thu, 30 Apr 2015 12:03:44 +0000 http://intelligentintrovert.com/?p=211#comment-227 I just read this post and so glad I did! I’m an introverted mom with a family full of extroverted, hyperactive boys/men. I’ve tried these same things but my extoverts have a hard time accepting that I could want time away from them :) I’ll have to share with them!

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]]> By: alisonsutostripling http://intelligentintrovert.com/2014/09/18/fish-out-of-water-introverts-in-an-extroverted-family/comment-page-1/#comment-57 Fri, 26 Sep 2014 23:11:03 +0000 http://intelligentintrovert.com/?p=211#comment-57 Even though I love the energy of those around me, I need quiet time at my computer to think and get the creative juices flowing. I try to be true to myself and make sure I have me time daily. Thank you for your insight!

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]]> By: Happy Blogger Plaza (@happyblogplaza) http://intelligentintrovert.com/2014/09/18/fish-out-of-water-introverts-in-an-extroverted-family/comment-page-1/#comment-55 Thu, 25 Sep 2014 01:51:35 +0000 http://intelligentintrovert.com/?p=211#comment-55 I find that if I bank on quite time when my family is not around me, I can definitely respond better when they are and feel good for connecting and learning what they’ve been up to. This is one of the most important things to me, so I try to practice it all the time. Thanks for the great article, Jeanine!

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]]> By: jeaninecogan http://intelligentintrovert.com/2014/09/18/fish-out-of-water-introverts-in-an-extroverted-family/comment-page-1/#comment-54 Wed, 24 Sep 2014 18:34:32 +0000 http://intelligentintrovert.com/?p=211#comment-54 Thanks Kerry for bringing attention to Quiet. It was a life changing book for me too. Read this link to see how (if you want!)

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]]> By: Kerry Martin http://intelligentintrovert.com/2014/09/18/fish-out-of-water-introverts-in-an-extroverted-family/comment-page-1/#comment-52 Wed, 24 Sep 2014 16:43:13 +0000 http://intelligentintrovert.com/?p=211#comment-52 Great post. And, if you haven’t yet read, Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking by Susan Cain it is simply a must for introverts! Only $2.99 in Kindle!

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]]> By: jeaninecogan http://intelligentintrovert.com/2014/09/18/fish-out-of-water-introverts-in-an-extroverted-family/comment-page-1/#comment-48 Sun, 21 Sep 2014 03:36:21 +0000 http://intelligentintrovert.com/?p=211#comment-48 Love the wisdom in this advice Robbin. Beautiful!

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]]> By: Robbin Phelps http://intelligentintrovert.com/2014/09/18/fish-out-of-water-introverts-in-an-extroverted-family/comment-page-1/#comment-47 Sun, 21 Sep 2014 03:23:17 +0000 http://intelligentintrovert.com/?p=211#comment-47 Reacting/responding to questions and requests can feel draining. Connecting with others, especially one-on-one, is what we introverts do well, and what can feed us. My son is a teenager now, but it is still true, that I can hear his request for another grilled cheese sandwich as an annoyance, or a chance to connect with him. Little ones require a different mind-set, but connecting with them has such potential for surprise and joy, though it can be easier said than done. Not to say we don’t need time alone, not at all. I wonder, though, if others find it can be helpful, joyful, nourishing to turn distraction or interruption into connection.

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]]> By: Marie http://intelligentintrovert.com/2014/09/18/fish-out-of-water-introverts-in-an-extroverted-family/comment-page-1/#comment-46 Thu, 18 Sep 2014 19:35:19 +0000 http://intelligentintrovert.com/?p=211#comment-46 It took me a long time to learn the trick – give me a minute to think! I remember my mom (the extrovert) wanting to talk as soon as her feet hit the floor in the morning and me (the introvert) needing time before I could even understand anything. She learned not to talk to me for about an hour if she wanted to have a conversation. This was long before I learned the different styles of personalities. I have gotten better about that as I got older, but still need quiet time.

Love the blog!

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