Introverts often absorb more input, more intensely. Conversation, noise, eye contact, constant reacting, all of it adds up.

You’ve probably been asked if you’re an extrovert or an introvert. Maybe you even categorize yourself as one or the other. While many people associate extroversion with outgoingness and introversion ...

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People who are introverted greatly prefer to have the opportunity to think, reflect, and mull over their everyday experiences. Unlike their extraverted counterparts, who enjoy being around other ...