In this episode, Jess and Phil talk about overthinking. They share times they have found themselves stuck in a thought loop, and how to break out of it. Links in episode: https://medium.com/@nishtha04/being-an-introvert-and-an-overthinker-at-the-same-time-c7d5c997a992
In this episode, Jess and Phil talk about new beginnings, and how to handle them, from the first day of a new job, to impending parenthood, and try to find some helpful solutions to dealing with those first days and new beginnings.
In this episode Jess and Phil talk about making friends as an introvert (or even just as an adult), and how difficult that can be. Links In this Episode https://nandoodles.medium.com/the-extrovert-s-guide-to-making-friends-everywhere-you-go-4d07cbbe9dd3 https://observer.com/2015/07/an-introverts-guide-to-eating-and-drinking-out/...
We've all heard it before: introverts are "antisocial". But what does that mean exactly? In this episode, Jess and Phil dive into this question, and whether social anxiety is necessarily a part of being an introvert, or something else entirely. And what do people mean exactly, whey they say we are antisocial? Links in this episode: https://www.healthline.com/health/anxiety/introvert-vs-social-anxiety#a-socially-anxious-introvert https://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/1113071/introvert-vs-antis...
In this episode, as things begin to open up, and holiday gatherings are starting to happen, Jess and Phil talk about how to deal with the return to gatherings. Note: This episode was recorded before the current increases in cases of the Omicron variant of the COVID-19 virus. We decided to release this episode, for those who may still find themselves at gatherings this holiday season.
In this episode, Jess and Phil get a little heated as they respond to an article in Inc Magazine entitled T_here Are No Such Things as Introversion or Extroversion_. They have a lot of thoughts. Links in this episode: https://www.inc.com/joshua-spodek/there-are-no-such-things-as-introversion-or-extroversion.html
In this episode, Jess and Phil talk about procrastination and admit to their worst habits where putting things off is concerned. They also offer some helpful tips for combatting procrastination, including when you might want to just give in to it. Links in this episode: https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/blog/fulfillment-any-age/201204/the-paradox-procrastination https://www.psychologyjunkie.com/2019/03/25/heres-how-you-procrastinate-based-on-your-myers-briggs-personality-type/#h-infps-and-isfps...
On this episode, Jess and Phil return after their hiatus, and catch you up on a) why the hiatus was necessary - and trust us, its amazing, exciting news - and b) what they have been up to. Also in this episode: how our perceptions of what makes a "crowd" has completely changed, as well as our notebook addictions, and more!
In this episode, Jess and Phil discuss returning to the office after a year and a half of working from home and provide some helpful tips on how to deal with that return. Links in this episode: https://www.truity.com/blog/back-work-survey-introverts-women-and-non-management-employees-may-dread-going-back-office
In this episode, Jess and Phil are joined by author Meghan Rogers to talk about creativity and the introvert. Meghan Rogers is a writer and an introvert living in the Philadelphia area. She’s the author of the young adult spy series, The Raven Files and the blogger behind createyourownreality.co where she blogs about a handful of topics including introvert life. When she’s not writing, she is most likely to be found on her couch, having opted out of a social invite. For more information on her b...
In this episode, Jess and Phil discuss the pitfalls of being a perfectionist and suggest ways that an introverted perfectionist can loosen up and let a little imperfection in. Links in this episode: https://personalitygrowth.com/how-much-of-a-perfectionist-each-personality-type-is/
In this episode, Jess and Phil talk about the expectations that people have about what an introvert is capable of and defying those expectations. Links in this episode: https://hbr.org/2021/01/can-introverts-thrive-in-extroverted-careers
In the last 15 months, we've all found ourselves on more video meetings than ever before, and for a lot of introverts, these are more difficult to deal with than in-person meetings. In this episode, Jess and Phil talk about why these are more taxing, and what tips and tricks you can use to get through them. Links in this episode: https://www.nationalgeographic.com/science/article/zoom-fatigue-may-be-with-us-for-years-heres-how-well-cope https://www.nationalgeographic.com/science/article/coronavi...
In response to an email from a listener, Jess and Phil talk about dealing with the guilt that sometimes comes from deciding to miss out on an event, whether work or otherwise. Links in this episode: https://createyourownreality.co/how-to-deal-with-introvert-guilt/
In this episode, Jess and Phil discuss dealing with "clingy" relationships; those friends that demand more time you can give, or the romantic relationship that anxious or upset if they can't be with you all the time. Articles referenced in this episode: https://www.talkspace.com/blog/am-i-clingy-what-to-do/ https://www.brides.com/how-not-to-be-clingy-4176696 https://www.wikihow.com/Gently-Dump-a-Clingy-%22Friend%22 Phil's Patreon: https://patreon.com/philrickaby...
In this episode Jess and Phil talk about social media fasting, when to go on a fast, when not to, and how to have a more healthy relationship with social media.
In this episode, Jess and Phil talk about things that are just wonderful for an introvert to hear. Those things that make the introvert just...melt. Things like "I have to cancel our plans" or "the party is cancelled", as well as some thing that just aren't.
In this episode, Jess and Phil discuss the importance of Routines, and how they can be very helpful for the introvert. Also: Phil learns a "horrifying" secret about Jess. Links in this episode: https://nesslabs.com/habits-routines-rituals
This week, Jess and Phil look at the Myers-Briggs test: Its origins, its uses, and it sometimes problematic aspects. Links in this episode: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19048975/ ) https://www.myersbriggs.org/my-mbti-personality-type/mbti-basics/c-g-jungs-theory.htm https://www.dnb.com/business-directory/company-profiles.the_myers-briggs_company.76632dd8acd83e7d95d18ab62c140624.html https://www.businessinsider.com/the-personality-types-that-earn-the-most-and-least-money-2015-2 https://www.psy...
In this episode, Jess and Phil answer a listener question about the difficulty of dealing with an Extroverted Family member.
In this episode, Jess and Phil talk about those talents that tend to be strongest in introverts: the introvert super powers. Links in this episode: https://tinybuddha.com/blog/a-love-note-to-introverts-10-superpowers-that-make-you-amazing/
We asked our listeners to send us their burning questions about their introvert lives, and we would give our best advice. In this episode, Jess and Phil answer listener questions.
Why do so many introverts have difficulty asking for help, whether it's trying to carry too many grocery bags home from the store by yourself, or trying to learn something new. In this episode, Jess and Phil admit their struggles with asking for help, and try to find ways to ask for help when they need it. Links in this episode: https://www.16personalities.com/articles/asking-for-help-part-i-harder-for-some-personality-types-than-others...
In this episode, Jess and Phil talk about hunting for an apartment as an introvert, as well as the strange relationship between tenant and landlord, and what (for them) makes a good landlord relationship.
Jess and Phil are taking a brief hiatus over the holidays, so no new episode this week. But we will be back in January, with more episodes of The Introvert's Guide To...
Episode Notes In this episode, Jess and Phil dig into that phrase that so many introverts hear, "You're so quiet" and try to dig into the truth behind that idea about introverts. Links in this episode: https://www.cnbc.com/2019/09/19/acting-extroverted-improves-introverts-wellbeing-happiness.html https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/quiet-disadvantage-study-finds-extroverts-are-happier-even-when-theyre-really-introverts/...
Episode Notes In this episode, Jess and Phil talk about finding themselves in leadership roles, what makes a good leader, and how introverts (contrary to some) make great leaders. Links in this episode: https://introvertdear.com/news/10-survival-tips-for-introverted-leaders/
In this episode, Jess and Phil respond to a letter from a listener, and dive into how an introvert can feed their relationships, both with friends and partners. Links in the episode: https://www.lifehack.org/articles/communication/13-things-you-can-make-introvert-feel-loved.html
Sometimes it is necessary to break up with a friend. This can be a difficult thing to approach, and can lead to confrontations which many of us would rather avoid. In this episode, Jess and Phil provide helpful hints for how to approach a friend break up. Links in the episode: https://psych2go.net/10-signs-youve-pissed-introvert-off/
In this episode, Phil and Jess talk about being selective about their friendships, and keeping their circle of friends small. Phil also learns that he is not a complete a**hole, Jess tells a story about potentially ghosting a friend, and they both get the giggles. Links in this episode: https://www.makemebetter.net/why-should-you-choose-your-friends-carefully/
