Realizing the truth of who I am as an introverted mom changed me. I stopped beating myself up for who I am. I stopped wanting to change my nature. The post If You Beat Yourself Up for Being an Introverted Mom, Read This appeared first on Introvert, Dear. [...]
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15 Things You Should Never Do to Your Introverted Child
Introverts have some basic rules. If you understand what they are, parenting them will go much smoother! The post 15 Things You Should Never Do to Your Introverted Child appeared first on Introvert, Dear. [...]
ParentingReducing Reactivity: Soothing the Sensitive Person
Some of us have been primed for high reactivity. Our early caregivers or past relationships did not provide consistent comforting and nurturing, so our nervous systems developed a sensitivity to possible abandonment. We tend to react strongly if we feel at all threatened. Sometimes these strong reactions lead to self-fulfilling prophesies. The more we react, […] [...]
Anxiety and Depression, Benjamin Hardy, conflict, deliberate, Emotions and Energy, highly sensitive, hsp, intention, Introverts and Highly Sensitive People, Love, meditation, Parenting, Personal Evolution, reactivity, Relationships, sensitivity10 Signs That Your Baby or Toddler Is an Introvert
Beginning around four months of age, you’ll start to see your child’s temperament. Here are 10 signs that your baby or toddler is an introvert. The post 10 Signs That Your Baby or Toddler Is an Introvert appeared first on Introvert, Dear. [...]
ParentingCreating Relationship Security When You Have an Anxious Attachment Style
When we have a secure attachment style we have a basic trust in others and we are able to set good boundaries for ourselves. We believe our partners are there for us and we do not have a problem being there for them. Avoidant attachment Some of us grew up with shaky attachments to our […] [...]
ambivalent attachment, Anxiety and Depression, anxious attachment, attachment styles, avoidant attachment, Diane Poole Heller, Emotions and Energy, hsp, inconsistent love, insecurity, Introverts and Highly Sensitive People, Love, Parenting, parenting styles, personal coaching, Personal Evolution, personal growth, Relationships, securityAre You Low on Pleasure or Purpose? Finding Your Happiness Formula
Photo by Gabriel Silvério on Unsplash In his book, “Happiness by Design”, Paul Dolan PhD, defines happiness as experiences of pleasure and purpose over time. Examples of pleasurable experiences might be having a drink with your spouse over dinner or watching a comedy on TV. Examples of a purposeful experiences are exercising or […] The […] [...]
Anxiety and Depression, delayed gratification, Emotions and Energy, fulfillment, Happiness, Happiness by Design, Introverts and Highly Sensitive People, meaning, Parenting, Paul Dolan, Personal Evolution, pleasure, purposeHow to Deal With Envy, Competition and Knee-Jerk Negativity
In his book, “Lost Connections: Uncovering the Real Causes of Depression — and the Surprising Solutions”, Johann Hari mentions a female friend who suffered from constant envy. Anytime she heard of someone’s success she immediately thought of a negative attribute of that person to balance out her jealousy. If her friend was physically attractive, she […] [...]
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An introvert living with extroverted parents, I wondered how they could dismiss my need for quiet alone time so easily. Here’s how I coped. The post How to Live With Extroverted Parents When You’re an Introvert — and They Don’t Get It appeared first on Introvert, Dear. [...]
ParentingDivision of Labor: How It Affects Relationships
Photo by Daniel Chekalov on Unsplash “When parents let their teen believe they are too special to do ordinary work, they raise “handicapped royalty” — young people who study brilliantly and are full of conviction but don’t know how clothes get clean or how to read a credit card bill.” — Dr. Wendy […] The […] [...]
Anxiety and Depression, chores, conditional love, Dr. Wendy Mogel, Emotions and Energy, exalted work, homework, household work division, Introverts and Highly Sensitive People, Love, menial work, Parenting, Personal Evolution, Relationships, responsiveness, The Blessing of a B MinusWhat Are Introverts Like as Children? 7 Characteristics
What are introverts like as kids? No two introverts are exactly alike, but introverted children tend to share these seven characteristics. The post What Are Introverts Like as Children? 7 Characteristics appeared first on Introvert, Dear. [...]
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