I feel like I have to revisit this twice a year. Not just with people who are new to the actual concept of “introversion” but people around me who should know better. Honestly, I wish that Merriam-Webster who actually change their definition. Yes, many are reserved or quiet, but that is not all that they are. There is so much research out there say…

The work landscape out there is rough out there. It’s hard to know what to say, what is actually important. You only get so much time. And as an introvert, talking about ourselves is nerve-racking as it is. You want to make a good impression and also give all the info they will need to get them to choose you. Check out the blog post here Buy Get Ou…

Dispositional Autonomy determines how you feel about solitude and what you end up getting from it. So for us introverts this determines how well we take the solitude we actually need. Because this can be something we are taught. If we are forced into it then we can get less from it. Check out the blog post here Buy Get Out Of My Bubble Poetry Book …

We should always thank people when they do something nice for us. Gratitude is actually a good thing to have. But it does not have to be a public declaration. Why am I see people get angry that someone didn’t come to them personally and get on their knees to thank them? There are levels, calm down. Check out the blog post here Buy Get Out Of My Bub…

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Phubbing is a somewhat new term which is a combination if ‘phone’ and ‘snubbing’. Meaning you are snubbing a person who is right in front of you to look at your phone. Which is a problem for us with everything you can do on your phone. Social media sites work on getting you one their apps and keeping you there. Check out the blog post here Buy Get …

I know it is a shocker to some, but most introverts do like to go out. We go dancing and hang at bars sometimes. The difference is in how we get ready, especially pre-gaming. For most, you get together beforehand to have some drinks and hang. This can be a few hours before you even leave. For introverts, we need to be alone. Preserve that energy so…

We’ve all heard of creating less friction in life to help with good habits. Laying out your workout clothes the night before, meal prepping, and many others. That is getting rid of friction. But the opposite can be true to helping you be more productive. Having an app that will get you off certain apps while you work. Both can be used to get the de…

We all have schedules. You can’t really do any work or hang with friends without it. But the other thing you need to keep in mind when making your schedule, for work and fun, is how much energy you will have before, during, and after. And as an introvert you need to try and figure out what will be best for you. To actually have the energy needed. C…

Just like everything in life, there are things that don’t work together. And that includes within ourselves. We are complicated creatures and nothing in life works perfectly so some of the pieces of ourselves will not work well together. Check out the blog post here Buy Get Out Of My Bubble Poetry Book Ten To keep updated on other episodes, books, …

I love taking personality traits. Many are very useful to know about yourself. Even the fun, goofy ones teach you things. Even though they can give deep insights into yourself with great tips on how to better yourself or use these out into the world, they are not all there is to you. Some even don’t seem to work well together. That does not mean th…

We all have things that we need to do but don’t want to. No one actually loves doing all chores. Some we don’t mind and others can give us space to let our minds wander. We don’t always enjoy doing things for others but want to be helpful. Not everyone loves their job. Most have parts that they don’t like. So there are ways you can make it easier t…

I don’t need to tell you to have good solitude can be. Us introverts love it. But there is actual research out there to show all the good it can do for all of us. Not just introverts. Check out the blog post here Buy Get Out Of My Bubble Poetry Book Ten To keep updated on other episodes, books, and all the fun jump on our email Support the show…

We all love some alone time. But there are times when it can be bad. There is a term for people who never go out and can’t really function in society in Japan called hikikomori—the Japanese recluse. It can be easy to slip into this. There are some signs to look out for yourself and others. Here are 5 things to look for to see if your solitude is of…

We all know what it feels like to be awkward. It happens all the time. Sadly I’ve known it a lot more with all the moving I’ve done in my younger years. So as fellow awkward people, we can do small things to make others feel less left out. Check out the blog post here Buy Get Out Of My Bubble Poetry Book Ten Support the show…

Sometimes being out and about is just too much. Having to talk to people and be engaging. And if you have to go to something specific that you need to make a good impression. Whether it's for networking, business, or just a wedding, so then get a partner to help. I call this tag-teaming. Check out the blog post here. Instagram Support the show…

We all need a handle on our money. It makes the world go round and sadly can make or break our lives. A lot goes into that we were never taught. Not by school or our family. If we’re lucky we wouldn’t have gotten any bad habits or beliefs, but that’s doubtful. So we need to be proactive in learning what we need. Check out the blog post here Buy Liv…

All relationships would improve if we all actually understood each other. Who we are as people, like and dislikes, and personality. Ultimately our levels of introversion and extroversion. Check out the blog post here. Support the showBy Anung of Courageous Creativity

I’ve always had a love for wolves. I almost did my major on wildlife management and research. Though I didn’t go that route I have always wanted to keep learning about them. Which is quite funny since The International Wolf Center has always been in my state. It wasn’t until after college that I was able to finally visit. Check out the blog post he…

I recently came back from my first solo trip abroad in a long time. Which gave me some more good tips to give to people. Especially for longer trips in a country that does not speak english. Because all these combined can make your trip great or difficult if you do not plan for it. Check out the blog post here. Also a few other episodes on travel s…

We have been told very young to pick a career and work towards. With almost laser-like focus. Go to school or get whatever training you need. Just get the job and make money. But what if what you want doesn’t have an easy path? Or you most do it on your own so it's a lot of trial and error? There is no 6 step plan that can be implemented in 2 years…

This came from a Kari Leibowitz article in The Conversation. And to see that I already do this makes me feel a little better. And I have seen this in some of the situations I have been in. I still remember as a teen feeling like I can’t take the upset and pain. Which is valid since its the first time going through that situation. But with time and …

Starting a business or side hustle is so easy to do now. With so many easy options online and people to teach. But there is still a stigma for a lot of creative work to make money from it. It comes from a combination of things. People not respecting it, not thinking its worth much, or its so easy to do so why should it cost. Check out the blog post…

Its not really a surprise that research shows that being authentic in everything you do makes you happier. That too many people don’t connect what and who you are online is a part of that. Now there’s nothing wrong with trying to be a bit more confident online or have a bit of a persona. But it can’t be with everything that you do. Check out the bl…

Lollapalooza finally came back to Chicago in 2022. And the lineup was jam-packed. I only went for 3 of the 4 days. Even though I love music and enjoyed every day I went, I knew I would not have the energy to do it all. But I was in the city for a few days before and after to just hitting museums and going on artist dates. Check out the blog post he…

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There is the joke that rich kids and kids of celebrities all go into some kind of art. But people do not look into that deeply. Seeing that if people have the space to do what they want they want to create. That people want to put something out into the world. Check out the blog post here Youtube Here Buy Living off The Hustle…

We should be intentional about out life. We should be going towards something, even if its simple enjoyment. But strangely enough people don’t realize that that takes work. You need to know what you want out of your life to actually go for it. If not you are just following other paths with no idea where or why. But there are small ways to fix that …

At the end of August up until Labor Day (12 days) thousands of people head to the Minnesota State Fair grounds to eat, watch shows, compete, and general entertainment. Today, often referred to as the “Great Minnesota Get-Together,” the annual Minnesota State Fair is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the region. Check out the blog post…

Everything we do takes energy. Some more than others, but no one looks at how some things and activities can have different outcomes depending on other factors. Nothing happens in a vacuum. And there have been things that I thought I hated doing but ones I changed a factor or two I actually enjoyed them. Check out the blog post here Buy Get Out Of …

We all remember growing up and people (mostly unknowingly) pushing that if you picture a nurse you see a woman, but see a man when thinking of a doctor. But luckily that sexism is changing. Because in every area there are prejudices about who is or should be something. That only rich people deserve vacations. Or only the well-educated can have well…

This is a little funny since anyone that knows me knows I’m not really a kid person. But I have no problem hanging with them. (Of course as long as they are raised right.) Kids can be such run to be around. There is less pressure and a lot less prejudice. Check out the blog post here Buy Get Out Of My Bubble Support the show…

Words are such a peculiar thing. All language is made up and it took thousands of years before the written language was created. And throughout the years it shifted and changed. In modern times we can see in real-time new slang popping up and when it becomes less used. But that has been happening all throughout history. Check out the blog post here…

Many of us are music lovers. And going to a full-day or several day festival is a great way to immerse yourself in the music you love. Which can seem like not a place an introvert would want to be. But there are ways we can have fun and enjoy the music we love with a lot of people. Check out the blog post here Buy Get Out Of My Bubble Support the s…

Taking the road of being an artist, a creative, is never easy. There are millions of people who took a safer way and that is a perfectly valid choice to make. We all need doctors, cleaners, waiters, and garbage people. Each job and way of life out there is important, but it needs to b your choice. Check out the blog post here Youtube Here Buy Livin…

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One of the great things about technology is that we all have cameras with us. That we can always document great moments in our lives. People forget that we use to rarely have images of us or our loved ones. Its how we see how things were in the past. Remember someone who has passed. See events that should not be forgotten. Check out the blog post h…

I am such an introvert. That I have no problem doing a lot of things alone. Eating at a restaurant by myself has never been a problem. I seriously have no problem being left on my own and not talking to anyone. And this bled over to my traveling. Half of all the traveling I’ve done has been solo and it has been some of the best trips I have taken. …

It’s great there is research out there looking at the good and bad about everything. But people do not know that they sometimes have to make it very simple to get actual results. Also, that when others talk about it (ie the media) they have to cut it down so much to make an article out of it. To the point where the main parts are missing. Or they t…

I have so much music that has defined me in my life. It can be single songs that perfectly portrayed what I was feeling at the time to a whole artist that helped me on my journey in life. It brings back memories whenever we hear it. Comforts us in our time of need. To just give us an energy boost to get something done. (We’ve all danced in our room…

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Over the years, life has shown us how important art is. It is a part of everything we do. The tv and movies we watch, the music we listen to, and the books we read. The things we use to relax or explore. It's what we need to add joy to our lives. And when we had to stay home, it was our connection to the world. Each of us needed that connection tha…

This is not about hating on extroverts. We love them because they are people we love; friends, family, and co-workers. But there are some things they do, that they think are perfectly fine to do, which are not. Sometimes it’s outright rude and they don’t know. This may be just something for yourself to keep an eye out so you can bring it up yoursel…

We all have things that we hold off on. Going to the beach until we lose weight. Booking the dream vacation until you make more money. Save for a dream house until you get married (even if you are single). Even something as small drinking the wine you got as a gift or using that nice notebook until you can find something exciting enough to use it f…

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It’s already known the differences between introverts and extroverts. And many are seeing the blind spots in the medical field. So much research out there was only tested on men. Mainly because they didn’t want to work with the variables of menstruation. And more is coming out on how many girls and women are not being diagnosed with autism or heart…

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Dating is suppose to be fun. Getting to know someone that could potentially turn into something more. But, like most things in life, it isn’t easy. For some of us we don’t have the best reactions to flirty or just the whole process. Sometimes we have a fight or flight responses. But there are small things we can keep in mind to be a little better C…