Learning who introverts are – and who they are not – can be helpful in both building relationships and better understanding one another.

The term “social introvert” sounds a bit like an oxymoron. You’re either social, or you’re an introvert. However, let’s not forget introversion and extroversion have nothing to do with how social you ...

What does the word “introvert” mean to you? You can find various stripes of definitions, many of which are anchored by the work of Carl Jung, in the introvert literature that has become increasingly ...

“In our society, there seems to be an emphasis on the idea of ‘get out there and show what you’ve got,’ rather than ‘stay in and develop what you’ve got,’” says Laurie Helgoe, Ph.D., a psychologist, ...

Introverts get a bad rap. Popular stereotypes tend to be downright offensive. Some people believe introverts are awkward and have trouble relating with others. Others believe being an introvert means ...

Today’s observance of World Introvert Day puts a well-deserved spotlight on inward thinkers and the less visible ways they ...

Jeri Bingham, the founder of Black Introvert Week (Feb. 8-15), has been featured in the Chicago Tribune, Cosmo UK, Color Magazine, and on WGN Radio Chicago. She is a contributing writer for ...

Here’s a little known fact about me: I am actually really introverted. People don’t believe me when I tell them this: I’m so friendly and open — sometimes even ballsy (particularly when I’ve had a few ...