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Tag Archives: introverts and stimulation
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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Tired of selling yourself down the river? Create your ideal date instead
A sales rep from YourTango, we’ll call her Lisa, found me online and convinced me what an asset I’d be to their list of experts (yes I fell prey to this sales tactic). As an introvert herself my voice really … Continue reading
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Don’t answer the phone!
Whenever my mom hears the phone ring she emphatically yells “Get the phone. The phone. Get the phone!” She could be in the basement doing laundry yet she challenges those 80-year old legs and runs up the stairs to grab … Continue reading
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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“Can someone please turn that music off,” yells the introverted mom (me)!
Last night felt like a perfectly orchestrated episode of the Odd Couple, with me as the odd one out. My daughter Nicki and I were hanging out coloring a winter scene together. For me the scene was nostalgic as the … 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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Cleaning closet triggers the Costco response!
In the first year of our relationship my partner and I worked together to clear out the closet underneath the basement stairs. Colleen reached into the closet and pulled out every last box, random tool, and miscellaneous item. Now that … Continue reading
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