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Embracing the Awesome Introvert Within: Part II

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If you are an introvert by nature, have you ever tried to hide it? Have you pushed yourself past your comfort zone to appear like everyone else?

If you have an introvert for a child, do you push them to change, or do you accept them for who they are naturally?

In my previous post, Meditating in a Mosh Pit: Embracing the Introvert Within, I talked about the book Introvert Power and the tremendous impact it had on me.

I feel compelled to take the discussion further, with the following video featuring author Susan Cain. Her short talk about introversion is funny and enlightening.

If you are an introvert, you will relate in the first moments of her lecture. If you are an extrovert mom with an introvert for a child, this will help you understand your child better.

Consider it a little inspiration to be the awesome introvert you are – no apologies needed!

What do you think? Are you ready to embrace and celebrate the introverts in your life?

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  1. Meditating in a Mosh Pit: Embracing the Introvert Within Sometimes,  parenting feels like being thrown into a mosh pit. The similarities are uncanny.  It’s often loud, a blur of limbs flying, pushing and shoving...
  • Cyndi

    Very much enjoyed this read and the other post, too. I missed it somehow. Anyways, very enlightening. 🙂

  • JanineHuldie

    Truly a wonderful read and video, too. I was once an introvert as you know and believe Emma has that capacity right now. I try very hard not to push her and let her just be herself. So, I can relate so very much to your post. Thank you so much for sharing 🙂

  • Amy I am so glad I read this and saw that video. That is a terrific and smart lady huh? I laughed and I learned! How cool is that? TY for sharing…one of my girls is an introvert and 2 are extroverted.

    What she’s saying makes so much sense to me!

  • Who knows what kind of children I’ll have one day? It’s nice to know that there are resources out there about introverts. The video is great! I have a (much) younger sister who is pretty introverted. Great post, Amy!

  • Ruchira

    Introverts need time to get acquainted and once they know the person, they mingle like crazy. My kid is a classic example and I usually give him time and be patient. Motherhood sure teaches many things huh 🙂

    Congrats on getting the blogger award from Emily…/yeah! you deserve it!

  • I’m not sure if I would consider any of my kids as introverts, although I do think there are certain situations where they have introvert moments, if that makes sense. This was a very informative post — thank you!

  • I can relate completely to this post being an introvert. And yes! It’s hard with society the way it is, as Susan points out in the video – at school and at work, many teachers and bosses expect the perfect learner/worker to be an extrovert. On too many occasions to remember throughout growing up (and recently), people have singled me out for being “an outsider” or because I enjoy doing things on my own. And I do prefer this than to going to parties or interacting with a lot of people at once. I’m glad I’m an introvert. I love being able to get creative and keep myself busy and not rely on others to entertain me. Thanks for this post Amy! Really enjoyed it, and the video 🙂

  • Stacy Harris

    I am not really sure if I am an introvert or not… I kind of bounce between the two depending on my mood.

  • Jane Sirignano

    Loved the post and the video! Thanks

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