Here’s how spending time alone can make you a better mom — and how you can stop feeling guilty for taking time for yourself. The post Why Alone Time Is Crucial for Introverted Moms (and How to Stop the Guilt) appeared first on Introvert, Dear. [...]
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9 Signs That Your Young Child Might Be an Introvert
Does your child have a meltdown after a busy day? Do they easily become absorbed playing alone? If so, they might be an introvert. The post 9 Signs That Your Young Child Might Be an Introvert appeared first on Introvert, Dear. [...]
ParentingHelp for Introverted Moms Who Are Suffering From Postpartum Depression
You don’t feel the same affection for your baby that others do. You feel a deep longing for things to go back to the way they were. The post Help for Introverted Moms Who Are Suffering From Postpartum Depression appeared first on Introvert, Dear. [...]
Parenting7 Things Your Highly Sensitive Child Needs to Hear
Highly sensitive children have special gifts. Unfortunately, many people still see high sensitivity as weakness. The post 7 Things Your Highly Sensitive Child Needs to Hear appeared first on Introvert, Dear. [...]
ParentingCreate a Narrative for Your Life and Move Out of Victimhood
Photo by Naletu on Unsplash I am always looking for ways to create resilience, especially for highly sensitive people. I want us to thrive in the world both as individuals and in relationships. I’ve seen significant research that shows how we interpret our lives makes us less or more resilient. If we […] The […] [...]
Anxiety and Depression, avoidant attachment style, Emotions and Energy, guilt, highly sensitive, hsp, Introverts, Idealists and Highly Sensitive People, narrative, Parenting, personal coaching, Personal Evolution, Relationships, resilience, Ryan Holiday, security, The Obstacle Is the WayHow to Respond to Negativity and Build Connection
Photo by Igor Rand on Unsplash The other night my daughter face-timed me from her dad’s house. The first thing she asked was if she had any appointments after school this week. I said, “Yes, you have a doctor’s appointment after school on Monday”. She immediately got mad and told me how much […] The […] [...]
Aha! Parenting, Anxiety and Depression, bids for attention, connection, Dr. John Gottman, Emotions and Energy, Empathy, intimacy, Introverts, Idealists and Highly Sensitive People, nurturing, Parenting, personal coaching, Personal Evolution, Relationships, responsivenessPresence: The Key to Trust and Connection
Photo credit Pixabay What do I believe disconnects us the most from each other? A lack of presence. We have become more and more OK with being in the same room ignoring each other. My sons love to turn on the TV to a Simpson’s marathon and then scroll through their phones for […] The […] [...]
Anxiety and Depression, Attachment, connection, Dr. Dan Siegel, Emotions and Energy, Empathy, hsp, Introversion, Introvert, Introverts, Idealists and Highly Sensitive People, Parenting, personal coaching, Personal Evolution, presence, present, Relationships, sensitivityWhat Past Wounds Haunt You Today?
Photo credit Magyar Tehrani via Unsplash I got really excited the other night while the kids and I played Trivial Pursuit with our Amazon Alexa. I knew the answer to a question about one of the latest space rovers so I exclaimed, “I know that one!” The problem was it was not my […] The […] [...]
Anxiety and Depression, CEN, childhood wounds, emotional neglect, Emotions and Energy, healing, insecure relationships, Introverts, Idealists and Highly Sensitive People, making mistakes, Parenting, past wounds, personal coaching, Personal Evolution, Relationships, secure relationships, sibling rivalry, supportWhy We Act Introverted: It’s Not Just Our Nature
Photo by Alexandru Zdrobau on Unsplash Many clients come to me wanting to understand their introverted partner or child. They want to be considerate of their partner or child’s temperament but they have no idea why they spend so much time in their room, don’t want to see them this weekend or don’t […] The […] [...]
Anxiety and Depression, arousal, attachment style, avoidance, avoidant personality type, Creativity, Dr. Jerome Kagan, Emotions and Energy, extroverts, highly sensitive person, independence, Introversion, Introverts, Idealists and Highly Sensitive People, Parenting, Personal Evolution, Relationships, self-reliance, stimulation, withdrawalThe Holidays Are Absolutely Exhausting for Introverts. Let’s Change That.
For introverts, the holiday season often becomes an exhausting marathon of prepping, shopping, and socializing. The post The Holidays Are Absolutely Exhausting for Introverts. Let’s Change That. appeared first on Introvert, Dear. [...]
Parenting, Self-Development