For many introverts, attending a work happy hour and making small talk can be draining. A study finds that's actually the perfect opportunity to practice acting like an extrovert. That's because, when ...

For decades, personality psychologists have noticed a striking, consistent pattern: extraverts are happier more of the time than introverts. For anyone interested in promoting wellbeing, this has ...

Thanks to Quiet, the mega-bestseller from Susan Cain, introverts are holding their heads a bit higher these days and workplaces are becoming more receptive to their needs. As a confirmed introvert, I ...

What really makes people who they are? Personality is defined as “the combination of characteristics or qualities that form an individual’s unique character.” It is often misunderstood. Businessmen ...

Most people think I’m an extrovert, and while they’re incorrect, their misjudgment isn’t necessarily a bad thing. After all, the world seems to reward extroverts. There is a narrative that talkative ...

Just recently I purchased the book, The Handbook of Solitude. I have not finished reading through it, but there was a great chapter on Introversion, Solitude, and Subjective Well-Being by John ...

Do you enjoy spending time socializing with others in the outer world? Does the thought of meeting new people make you feel energized? If you identify with these traits, you might be an extrovert.

BUFFALO, N.Y. – The isolation and social restrictions associated with the COVID-19 pandemic hit extroverts especially hard, but those same individuals high in extroversion developed novel strategies ...

When it comes to being an ambivert, introvert, or extrovert, there's a scale. They're not "one size fits all" — everyone is different when it comes to their personality types. So, where do you fit on ...

Social anxiety is rough. It can prevent you from enjoying yourself with friends when out in public or when meeting new people. While social anxiety is more common for introverts, it actually happens ...

Ashley Lauretta is a journalist based in Austin, Texas. Her bylines can be found in WIRED, the Atlantic, SELF, ELLE, elemental, espnW, Men’s Journal and more. Ashley Lauretta is a journalist based in ...

An extrovert is a person who gains energy from interacting with people. They tend to do group activities and seek new sensations, but they may find it difficult to be alone for long periods. The ...