When someone speaks to an introvert, her brain responds with a high level of activity. It is as if several lights start flashing on a control panel. Laurie Helgoe activitybraincontrol Change image and share on social
I loved the study of psychology. I didn't love seeing patient after patient. I was perpetually overstimulated, busy decoding everything I took in. Laurie Helgoe busydecodelove Change image and share on social
I've come to see the mosh pit as an apt description of American society - and of my childhood home. I was number nine of ten creative, mostly loud kids competing for airspace. Laurie Helgoe airspaceamericanapt Change image and share on social
When an introvert is quiet, don't assume he is depressed, snobbish or socially deficient. Laurie Helgoe assumedeficientdepress Change image and share on social
One of the best places for a shy person to meet people is in a coffee shop. If you are a reader, bring a book and read it there - that gives a guy something to ask you about. Same goes for sketching, writing, or any hobby you can take with you. Laurie Helgoe bookbringcoffee share on social
Introversion, when embraced, is a wellspring of riches. It took me years to acknowledge this simple reality, to claim my home, and to value all it offers. Laurie Helgoe acknowledgeclaimembrace Change image and share on social
If you ask an introvert a question, wait until she thinks about it. Introverts think before speaking, not through speaking. If you want to get to the good stuff, you need to slow down. Laurie Helgoe goodintrovertquestion Change image and share on social
Introverts are more effective leaders of proactive employees. When you have a creative, energetic work force, an introvert is going to draw out that energy better. Laurie Helgoe creativedraweffective Change image and share on social
