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I Need to Be Alone

Sometimes, in social situations, I start to feel very overwhelmed. My body gets very tired and I feel on the verge of tears. I can’t think properly. I get irritated at the smallest thing someone says or does. What is wrong with me? I wonder. Then I realise that the feeling is familiar. I am […]

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Introvert in an Extrovert’s Degree

I don’t remember where I heard it, but someone said that our introvert or extrovert status is determined by how we recharge. By this, they meant that extroverts consider a dinner party with 15 people as rest, and introverts (like myself) need to be left completely alone to delve into hobbies that piece them back […]

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The Joys of House-sitting

I love house-sitting and will grab any opportunity to look after someone’s house while they are away. Here are the three most delightful things about the house-sitting experience.

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Introverts Vs Extroverts

Most hear the word introvert and picture a quiet and contained kid, tucked away in the corner with a book, and on hearing the word extrovert, picture their loud, brass, and sociable friend who is always bursting with energy and excitement, but where did these stereotypes come from, and how accurate are they?

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Maybe being introverted is okay?

Sometimes, I kid myself into thinking I’m not really as introverted as I think I am. When I know my stuff, or talk about something I love, I can run a conversation as smooth as butter. Networking? Piece of cake. Public speaking? Nerve-wracking, but not terrifying. Drumming up chit-chat with a stranger? Oh, boy. OH. […]

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An Introvert Networking: After an Event

Well, last weekend I went to VidCon—a weekend away in Melbourne, making new friends and just being generally sociable. Pretty great, right? Nooooooooooooo.

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An Introvert Networking: Meetings

No matter what you’re doing or where you’re going, the best thing I can say is jump in with two feet. Go all in.

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An Introvert Networking?

Recently, I’ve met some really interesting people who have all told me the same thing: if I want to build a business, I’ll need to network.

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