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Slow Thinking? No Apologies Needed
According to researchers, introverts think and react somewhat more slowly than extroverts. It’s nothing to be ashamed of.
Oct 30
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Marcia Yudkin
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Introverts and “The Barbie Problem”
Expectations and the meaning of social gestures can tie introverts up in a knot.
Oct 23
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Marcia Yudkin
3
Who Commands Attention? Any Personality Can
Do you need an imperious personality for people to do as you say or even to listen? Definitely not! Introverts, that includes you.
Oct 16
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Marcia Yudkin
1
Steadiness: My Antonia by Willa Cather
Thoughts on how an introvert makes a perfect narrator for a portrait of a larger-than-life, extroverted character.
Oct 9
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Marcia Yudkin
Are Introverts Mentally Ill? The Case of Emily Bronte
Was Emily Bronte, author of Wuthering Heights, psychologically abnormal? The reasons for such assessments still affect introverts today, more than 150…
Oct 2
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Marcia Yudkin
5
September 2025
Do Extroverts Stay Sharp Longer? Introverts Critique the News
Astute New York Times readers challenged a report on extroverted “super-agers” keeping their minds sharp longer than introverts.
Sep 25
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Marcia Yudkin
4
Your Daily Dose of Solitude
Is there a recommended daily amount of solitude that relaxes us while holding off loneliness? Research actually has much to say about this.
Sep 18
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Marcia Yudkin
Bookworm: Why Be Happy When You Could Be Normal? by Jeanette Winterson
For many introverts, reading offers a respite from bafflement at their differences from gregarious peers. Here’s Jeanette Winterson’s take on what…
Sep 11
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Marcia Yudkin
Aggressive Friendliness Disrespects Introverts
New York Times columnist David Brooks advocates riding roughshod over the rights and preferences of introverts.
Sep 4
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Marcia Yudkin
2
August 2025
Why Introverts Love Looking Out a Window
In the second of two summer reruns, let's ponder the enigmatic act of looking out the window and what this means for introverts. This post originally…
Aug 28
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Marcia Yudkin
1
Is Your Comfort Zone a Boon or a Bane?
In our first of two summer reruns, we consider whether your comfort zone is an enemy or a friend. This post originally ran in May 2023.
Aug 21
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Marcia Yudkin
3
What About Nerds?
Are nerds a subtype of introverts? Not exactly. But it’s still instructive to look at some similarities.
Aug 14
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Marcia Yudkin
3
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