This is for all the quiet ones. Founded by @jenngranneman.
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Introvert, Dear retweeted
What’s something that helps you feel more comfortable when meeting new people?
Let’s learn from each other! Drop your tips. 👇
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Is it weird that I enjoy silent company? Like, just be quiet in the same room with me.
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My alone time is so satisfying that I’ll only bring you into my life if you’re better than my solitude.
-introverts
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Normalize checking in with your body and seeing what it needs before it gets exhausted, overstimulated, and breaks down.
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Normalize breaks, pauses, protecting your peace, rest, and doing nothing... without calling it lazy.
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Introvert, Dear retweeted
Gentle reminder: It’s perfectly normal, acceptable, and OK to:
*Be introverted
*Enjoy spending time alone
*Not need or want many friends
*Be picky about friends
*Prefer short social interactions and then recharge at home
*Avoid rowdy parties
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Repeat after me: I won’t tolerate relationships that drain me. I won’t keep showing up for people who aren’t interested in showing up for me.
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Signs you're a highly sensitive person:
-You shut down or zone out in loud, busy places
-You absorb other people's feelings in your own body
-You feel drained after a "normal" day at work
-You fall in love hard
-You feel deeply moved by art and beauty
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Signs you're an introvert:
-You feel lonelier in a crowd than when you're alone
-You have little desire to be the center of attention
-You feel like you're faking it when you have to network
-You avoid small talk
-Solitude feels good to you
Introvert, Dear retweeted
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PSA:
Just because someone is quiet doesn’t automatically mean they’re being rude.
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Things that might overstimulate sensitive people:
-Socializing and crowds
-Loud music
-A busy schedule
-Rushing from one activity to the next
-Other people's emotions
-Doomscrolling
-A "normal" day of working or parenting
-Being watched while performing a task
-Bright lights
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Gentle reminder: Just because you’re an introvert doesn’t mean it’s your job to listen to boring, long-winded people who don’t know when to stop talking.
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Things introverts hate:
-Unexpected phone calls
-Meaningless conversations
-Talking in the morning
-Overly enthusiastic salespeople
-Crowds
-Invasive personal questions
-Guests who stay after 9 PM
-Long meetings without purpose
-Lack of critical thinking
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Introverts and sensitive people: Your body knows best. Feeling tired? Slow down. Feeling drained? Seek solitude. Feeling stuck? Take a break and reflect. Listen to your body because it has all the answers you need.
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Normalize going through something and needing time alone without people getting worried.