After growing up convinced he was somehow flawed, Peter Vogt realized he was simply an introvert in an extroverts' world. Now he teaches others how to embrace the power of their deep-thinking brains.

The classic labels of introvert and extrovert have long been used to explain why some people thrive off of social interaction and why some people prefer solitude. While neither one is “better” than ...

You might appreciate the energy and enthusiasm of extroverts, but there are a few traits that can get under your skin. Here's ...

Introverts know that it's possible to spend too much time connecting with others. While social interaction can be fun and ...

I recently attended a multi-day music festival with some friends, and afterward slept for two hours on the drive home, 11 hours that night, 12 the next, and took several long naps during the following ...

As a leadership consultant who studies workplace psychology, I've spent more than 30 years helping thousands of individuals and CEOs at multimillion-dollar organizations. I've always been observant of ...

While we all know individuals who are wildly outgoing, plenty of fun to be around and occasionally even obnoxious, chances are we relate less to these extroverts and more to introverts or people ...

Introverts and extroverts may coexist, but that doesn’t mean they always understand each other. If you’re an introvert, you’ve probably found yourself baffled, exhausted, or even slightly horrified by ...

When fellow Psychology Today introvert blogger Sophia Dembling and I recently chatted by phone, we discovered that we both like communicating in sound bites—an efficient use of our introverts' energy.

Introversion isn't a one-size-fits-all personality trait, and chances are, you don't fit the stereotype you've been given.

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Socializing is essential for brain health, but how much is enough? This fun rule, based on science, can help you decide.