If the extrovert watches and listens a bit more, the introvert's true mood will become more evident. — Laurie Helgoe Copy Share Image
An extrovert is more likely to share immediate reactions and process information through conversation. — Laurie Helgoe Copy Share Image
Whatever kind of introvert you are, some people will find you 'too much' in some ways and 'not enough' in others. — Laurie Helgoe Copy Share Image
Introverts process information internally, and we don't like to express our thoughts until they are fully formed. — Laurie Helgoe Copy Share Image
When an introvert is quiet, don't assume he is depressed, snobbish or socially deficient. — Laurie Helgoe Copy Share Image
“...efforts to make work fun only annoy most of us, especially the introvert.” — Laurie Helgoe Copy Share Image
“What we share as introverts is the love of ideas and the desire to explore them with minimal interruption. We want and… — Laurie Helgoe Copy Share Image
Introverts are more effective leaders of proactive employees. When you have a creative, energetic work force, an introvert is going to draw… — Laurie Helgoe Copy Share Image
Introverts are collectors of thoughts, and solitude is where the collection is curated and rearranged to make sense of the present and… — Laurie Helgoe Copy Share Image
A good rule of thumb is that any environment that consistently leaves you feeling bad about who you are is the wrong… — Laurie Helgoe Copy Share Image
If you ask an introvert a question, wait until she thinks about it. Introverts think before speaking, not through speaking. If you… — Laurie Helgoe Copy Share Image
Introverts like being introverts. We are drawn to ideas, we are passionate observers, and for us, solitude is rich and generative. — Laurie Helgoe Copy Share Image
An introvert may feel asocial when pressured to go to a party that doesn't interest her. But for her, the event does… — Laurie Helgoe Copy Share Image
Extroverts are more responsive to high-intensity and "happy" stimuli, which may be why an extrovert gets frustrated at the less "readable" face… — Laurie Helgoe Copy Share Image
“For the introvert, as for the flâneur, observing is not a fallback position—something we do because we can’t participate. We watch because… — Laurie Helgoe Copy Share Image
Some findings reveal extroverts as more adept at reading nonverbal cues, and attribute this to the extrovert's greater interest and experience with… — Laurie Helgoe Copy Share Image
Extroverts are more attuned to social rewards, so they are more likely to flash a smile for effect. A notable exception are… — Laurie Helgoe Copy Share Image
“For an introvert, interacting in a group setting does mean missing out. Where there is too much input, the introvert misses his… — Laurie Helgoe Copy Share Image
Introverts keep their best stuff inside—that is, until it is ready. And this drives extroverts crazy! The explanation for the introvert’s behavior—and… — Laurie Helgoe Copy Share Image
Introverts tend to internalize problems. In other words, we place the source of problems within and blame ourselves. Though introverts may also… — Laurie Helgoe Copy Share Image
There's a lot to love about America - freedom, the melting pot of diversity, individualism - all attractive concepts, especially to an… — Laurie Helgoe Copy Share Image
“How do we maintain integrity as introverts, and at the same time allow our natural extroverted tendencies to emerge? The answer: organically.… — Laurie Helgoe Copy Share Image
“An introvert may feel asocial when pressured to go to a party that doesn’t interest her. But for her, the event does… — Laurie Helgoe Copy Share Image
“Although most introverts seek time alone as an alternative to people and competition, solitude is a power source for the introvert. And… — Laurie Helgoe Copy Share Image
“While the introvert is reflecting on the question (thinking first), the extrovert takes this as an invitation to fill the void (talking… — Laurie Helgoe Copy Share Image
As an introvert, you can be your own best friend or your worst enemy. The good news is we generally like our… — Laurie Helgoe Copy Share Image
“Secondly, extroverts often incorrectly assume that introverts are suffering. Introverts internalize problems; we like to take things inside and work on them… — Laurie Helgoe Copy Share Image
“In a conversation with someone sharing gossip, the introvert’s eyes glaze over and his brow furrows as he tries to comprehend how… — Laurie Helgoe Copy Share Image
Though introverts are drained by interaction, we can take immense pleasure in watching the scene around us. — Laurie Helgoe Copy Share Image
Introverts prefer introversion; we tend to gain energy by reflecting and expend energy when interacting. Extroverts have the opposite preference; they tend… — Laurie Helgoe Copy Share Image
Extraverts are comfortable thinking as they speak. Introverts prefer slow-paced interactions that allow room for thought. Brainstorming does not work for them.… — Laurie Helgoe Copy Share Image
Introverts often assume what's inside is visible on the outside. We don't have to invent or fake the emotion; we just need… — Laurie Helgoe Copy Share Image
“Where else but cyberspace does the introvert have the opportunity to start in our comfort zone of written communication and talk later?” — Laurie Helgoe Copy Share Image
If the extrovert is trying to "cheer up" the introvert - extroverts are programmed to seek social rewards! - he or she… — Laurie Helgoe Copy Share Image
For the introvert, conversation can be a very limited forum for self expression. When a song moves you, a writer gets you… — Laurie Helgoe Copy Share Image
“For introverts, who have limited energy for interaction, we need to be more thoughtful and deliberate about whom we meet—which, happily, is… — Laurie Helgoe Copy Share Image
If you ask an introvert a question, wait until she thinks about it. Introverts think before speaking, not through speaking. If you want to… — Laurie Helgoe Copy Share
“We have an assumption here in America that the kind thing to do is to be “friendly,” which means being extroverted, even intrusive. The… — Laurie Helgoe Copy Share
There's a lot to love about America - freedom, the melting pot of diversity, individualism - all attractive concepts, especially to an introvert. In… — Laurie Helgoe Copy Share
“Because extroversion lines up so well with American values, we introverts often deprive ourselves of what we most enjoy and thrive on. So, for… — Laurie Helgoe Copy Share
I loved the study of psychology. I didn't love seeing patient after patient. I was perpetually overstimulated, busy decoding everything I took in. — Laurie Helgoe Copy Share
Introverts tend to internalize problems. In other words, we place the source of problems within and blame ourselves. Though introverts may also externalize and… — Laurie Helgoe Copy Share
As an introvert, you can be your own best friend or your worst enemy. The good news is we generally like our own company,… — Laurie Helgoe Copy Share
One of the best places for a shy person to meet people is in a coffee shop. If you are a reader, bring a… — Laurie Helgoe Copy Share
Whatever kind of introvert you are, some people will find you 'too much' in some ways and 'not enough' in others. — Laurie Helgoe Copy Share
“...efforts to make work fun only annoy most of us, especially the introvert.” — Laurie Helgoe Copy Share
“Is it better to part with your introversion or to accept a diagnosis that allows you to have it as long as you see… — Laurie Helgoe Copy Share
Asking others for input puts you in the driver's seat, and may feel less awkward than having to watch yourself on video. — Laurie Helgoe Copy Share
