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    Positively Introverted: Finding Your Way in a World Full of People
    Positively Introverted: Finding Your Way in a World Full of People
    Positively Introverted: Finding Your Way in a World Full of People
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    Positively Introverted: Finding Your Way in a World Full of People

    By Maureen Marzi Wilson

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    Discover how introverts can succeed in a world designed for extroverts with this advice-driven collection of words and illustrations.

    Self-proclaimed introvert and creator of Introvert Doodles, Marzi Wilson, knows introverts are still a thriving community. Now she’s back sharing her introvert expertise with a brand-new advice-driven collection of words and illustrations, offering insight on how introverts can succeed in life, focusing on relationships, mental health, career success, and more!
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherSimon & Schuster
    Release dateApr 5, 2022
    ISBN9781507216699
    Positively Introverted: Finding Your Way in a World Full of People
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    Maureen Marzi Wilson

    Maureen “Marzi” Wilson had a quiet childhood by the Chesapeake Bay, and is enjoying an equally quiet adulthood by the Yellowstone Forest. Her hobbies include reading, swooning over typography, and cuddling her Yorkie, Kiko. That’s as much information as she’s willing to share with you, as she’s an introvert and doesn’t know you very well. Check out her website IntrovertDoodles.com and find her on Instagram @IntrovertDoodles.

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      Positively Introverted - Maureen Marzi Wilson

      INTRODUCTION

      Hi, I’m Marzi! I’m an introvert…but I didn’t always know that. I spent most of my life thinking I was really weird because I liked being alone more than I enjoyed socializing. (I’ve since realized I am actually a little bit weird, but that’s unrelated to my introversion.)

      When I finally discovered I was an introvert, I spent a lot of time researching temperament and exploring how it influenced daily life. I learned a great deal about what it means to be an introvert, but I didn’t really know what to do with that information. If you’re an introvert, too, you might feel the same confusion.

      After all, we introverts live in a world designed for extroverts. To be healthy and happy, we need to figure out how to navigate within the world.

      Easier said than done, right? From relationship disasters to friendship struggles to workplace snafus, I was encountering an endless series of challenges that undermined my introversion. To overcome these obstacles, I realized I needed to be proactive about protecting and nurturing my quiet nature.

      After years of trial and error (and lots of therapy!), I’ve had enough experiences—both positive and negative—to fill a book.…So here we are! We’re going to figure out how to approach the world on our own (introverted) terms. Whether that means setting clear boundaries, carving out some precious alone time, or talking through your feelings, this book is full of ideas on how to embrace your introverted nature. Pour a cup of tea, find a quiet spot, and curl up with your coziest blanket, because we have a lot to talk about….

      Chapter One

      THE INS AND OUTS OF INTROVERSION

      If you picked up this book, you were likely drawn to it because you’re an introvert (or suspect you might be). Hooray! It’s always wonderful to meet another introvert (from a distance, that is).

      In this chapter, we’ll get started with the basics. We’ll talk about the ins and outs of introversion: how introverts differ from extroverts, the particular needs and challenges of introverts, and what sort of gifts introverts have to offer the world.

      Maybe you already feel pretty certain that you’re an introvert. Or perhaps you aren’t quite sure. Luckily for you, I’ve created a list of Top 10 Signs You’re an Introvert. How many of the following describe you?

      1 You refrain from sharing your ideas until you’ve had time to think things through. You feel flustered or irritated when others demand an immediate response.

      2

      You feel most at peace when you’re alone. Solitude brings you serenity, and you enjoy your own company. As I like to say, often alone, rarely lonely.

      3 You crave quiet, cozy spaces; crowded locations make you feel tense. Parties are overwhelming! You’d much rather be on the sidelines than in the thick of the festivities. When celebrations get too chaotic, you have a habit of disappearing.

      4

      You have a heightened sensitivity to stimuli. Loud sounds startle you, while extended exposure to noise often results in a headache. You find bright lights especially bothersome.

      5 You thoroughly consider potential outcomes and consequences when making decisions. You’re uncomfortable with unnecessary risk-taking, especially when the stakes are high.

      6

      You have one or two best friends rather than a large group of buddies. While others say the more the merrier, you say the fewer the better. You prefer to invest your energy in deep, close relationships instead of spreading yourself thin. You’re extremely loyal to the few who are a part of your inner sanctum.

      7

      Your home is your sanctuary. You’ve cultivated a space that suits you, and there are few places you’d rather be. When you have a choice between staying in or going out, you almost always want to stay home. If there’s an unexpected knock on the door, it feels like an intrusion of your personal space. You wish people would text before dropping by!

      8

      You find social interactions emotionally and physically draining. Even if you’re participating in an activity you enjoy, with people you like, there is a limit to how much you can handle. When you push yourself beyond that limit, you feel frazzled and on edge. You tend to excuse yourself early and head home long before everyone else.

      9

      You spend a lot of time thinking. Then thinking some more! Your brain is a vibrant place, and there’s always something new to ponder. Maybe you like to build things in your head. Or perhaps you have a fantasy world you escape to? You find it a bit odd when other people complain that they’re bored…. How could anyone be bored when there are so many possibilities to imagine?!

      10

      You feel somehow different, as though you don’t meet society’s standard of normal. People often ask, Why are you so quiet? Are you mad? Is something wrong? After a while, you begin to wonder the same thing: Is there something wrong with me?

      Did several of those sound familiar? If so, you’re likely an introvert. Welcome to the club!

      In essence, being an introvert means that you feel drained by interactions with others, and you refuel by being alone. Conversely, extroverts typically feel energized by socializing with people. Of course, introverts are capable of socializing (and even enjoy it, on occasion). And extroverts won’t perish if they have to spend an evening at home. But your natural temperament—introversion or extroversion, or somewhere in between—shapes your particular preferences and needs.

      I didn’t always know that I was an introvert; I certainly didn’t understand my

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