Category Archives: What makes introverts happy

Nourish Yourself with a Day of Silence and Stillness

How would you enjoy a break from the boot camp, quick-do-it- now, approach towards life? Satisfy your desire for space and ease with a few hours of quiet stillness. Sound like a slice of heaven? If so then join me … Continue reading

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Say yes to less stimulation! Honor yourself and choose quiet environments

When we took our daughter to a Disney-like event on ice at the Verizon Center in Washington, DC our excitement was quickly dampened by the complete intensity of everything.  The volume was so ramped up it felt like the music … Continue reading

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Free lunch time call Thursday, April 16 at noon: 3 Ways to Save Your Sanity as an Introverted Mom or Dad!

After a week-end of lots of connection with family I was so anticipating my precious alone time at work on a Monday morning.  While in the shower my daughter comes bounding in  “Mom there is no school today!” “No school?  … Continue reading

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Mondays bring me back home

In our house week-ends are a free for all.  The well orchestrated schedule of the week days are out the window.  And that’s partly what make week-ends so delicious.  We lounge in the mornings, do family activities together, hang out … Continue reading

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Empowered during the holidays

This week’s posts have playfully touched on the topic of overwhelm during chaos.  What feels like chaos for us may not feel that way to others!  My partner’s response was an example of how different introverts and extroverts may experience … Continue reading

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Magic happens when we honor our style

Sherry, a coaching client, celebrated with me a recent success where she planned an activity for a group in a way that honored her introverted style. First she respected her need for reflection and planning by preparing in advance. She … Continue reading

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Thank you!

I love Thanksgiving!  It is my favorite holiday.  As an Army family we either went to the “mess hall” – which was the place where soldiers ate everyday and it would be fancied up for the holiday – or my … Continue reading

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