The Everything Guide to the Introvert Edge: Maximize the Advantages of Being an Introvert - At Home and At Work
304The Everything Guide to the Introvert Edge: Maximize the Advantages of Being an Introvert - At Home and At Work
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Overview
Society is finally beginning to recognize the true value of introvertstheir observational skills, creativity, and strong focus. If you prefer solitary activities and intimate gatherings to lively outside stimulation, The Everything Guide to the Introvert Edge will show you how to harness the power of your disposition and use it to conquer any situation. With this guide, you'll learn how to:
- Embrace your quiet temperament.
- Engage others effectively.
- Thrive in an extroverted world.
- Promote your unique strengths.
You don't need to become an outgoing extrovert to be successful. This essential guide will help you change the way you look at yourself and use your personality to winat home, in social situations, and at work.
Product Details
ISBN-13: | 9781440568169 |
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Publisher: | Adams Media |
Publication date: | 11/05/2013 |
Series: | Everything� Series |
Pages: | 304 |
Product dimensions: | 7.90(w) x 9.10(h) x 0.70(d) |
About the Author
Table of Contents
Top Ten Things Introverts Need to Know to Thrive in an Extrovert World 12
Introduction 13
01 Introversion Is Not Contagious 15
Introversion Is a Basic Way of Being 16
A First Look at Defining Introversion 18
The Difficulties of Being an Introvert in an Extrovert Culture 20
Social Skills versus Social Preferences 23
The Introvert from the Extrovert's Perspective 24
Benefits of Introversion 25
The Introvert Revolution 26
02 Confirming Your Introversion 29
There Are More of You Than You Think 30
Jung's Theory of Personality Types 30
Defining Introversion from Personality Theory 33
The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) 34
The Big Five Personality Traits Theory 35
Pathological Introversion 87
Take the Quiz 38
Limits of Measurement 40
03 The Near Enemies of Introversion 43
The Highly Sensitive Person (HSP) 44
Shyness 46
Social Anxiety Disorder 47
Asperger's and Autism Spectrum Disorder 48
Loners 48
Hermits, Recluses, and Misanthropes 49
Schizoid Personality 50
Depression 51
Obsessive Compulsive Spectrum Disorders 52
Burnout 53
04 The History of Introversion 57
Famous Introverts 58
Famous Fictional Introverts 58
Television Portrayals of Introverts 59
Movie Introverts 61
Extroversion Is Downright American 63
05 The Science of Introversion 67
The Reactive Child 68
It's in Your Genes: The DNA of Introversion 70
The Orchid Hypothesis 71
Evolutionary Advantages and Disadvantages 72
Stimulation 74
The Neuroscience of Introversion 75
Cross-Cultural Perspectives 77
6 The Introvert Mind 79
Cognitive Styles 80
Rumination 82
Social Cognition 82
Doing Versus Being 84
Energy Patterns 85
The Importance of Retreat 87
Finding the Time: Micro-Retreats 88
07 Emotional Intelligence 91
Understanding Emotional Intelligence 92
Introversion and Multiple Intelligences 93
Listening: The Foundation of Presence 93
Listening Within: The Key to Wanting 95
Compassion and Empathy 97
Overcoming Fear Lessons from The Fear Project 98
The Introvert Advantage: Handling Reward 99
The Introvert Disadvantage 101
08 Happiness 105
What Is Happiness? 106
Whose Happiness? 108
The Happiness Industry 109
The Religion of Healthy Mindedness 110
The Role of Adversity in Happiness 112
Forget about Being Happy 113
Trying Without Trying 114
9 Creativity and Introversion 117
Fostering Creativity 118
Accessing the Unconscious 119
Solitary Expression 121
Writing Practice 122
The Artist's Way 124
Thinking Outside the Box 125
Flow 127
10 Private Predilections at Work 129
Private Made Visible: The Open Workplace 130
Does Brainstorming Work? 131
The Dangers of Groupthink 133
Coping with Conflict 134
Does the Extroverted Workplace Work? 135
Introverted Leaders 137
An Introvert's Work Survival Guide 139
11 The Introvert in the Classroom 145
Coloring Outside the Lines 146
Cooperative Learning 146
To Participate or Not to Participate 148
An Introvert Guide for Teachers and Parents 148
Introverts in Higher Education 151
Future Directions 152
12 Raising Resilient Introverts 155
Extrovert Parent with an Introvert Child and Vice Versa 156
Mixed Siblings 157
A Parent's Guide for Introverted Children 158
Nurturing Resilience 161
An Introvert Manifesto for Young People 163
13 Embracing Introversion in the Age of Narcissism 165
Understanding the Self-Esteem Trap 166
Healthy Narcissism 167
Coping with Disappointments, Setbacks, and Failures 168
Be Authentic in Relationships 170
Introversion as an Antidote to Narcissism 171
14 Navigating the Social Landscape 173
What Is Social Intelligence? 174
Communication Skills 175
Protecting Yourself from Energy Vampires 178
Becoming Invisible 179
Social Media for Introverts 180
Party Survival Guide 181
Surviving the Holidays 185
15 Close Relationships 189
The Dating Scene 190
How to Get Along with an Extrovert 191
Intimacy with Fewer Words 194
Harmony 196
FOMO 197
Healthy Balance 198
16 Guardians of Solitude Lost 199
The Importance of Solitude 200
The Place for Solitude 201
Making Solitude a Priority 202
Solitude in Connection 204
Between Fusion and Disconnection 205
Raising a Family 206
The Value of Vulnerability 207
The Physical Space of Solitude 209
The Case for the Interior 211
17 The Portable Introvert: Contemplative Practices to Develop the Interior 213
The Contemplative Introvert 214
Nurturing Your Introvert 215
Mindfulness and Meditation 217
Qigong: The Embodiment of Tao 218
Tai Chi Chuan 220
Yoga 220
Reading in the Age of Information 221
Going Off into the Wilderness 222
Recharging and Renewal: Introvert Utopia 223
18 The Tao of Introversion: Finding Yin in a Yang Culture 225
Lessons from Taoism on Balance 226
Dispersion and Collection: The Balance of Yang and Yin 227
Grounded 228
Slowing Down 230
Unplugging 231
The Silence Between Two Waves of the Sea 232
19 Going Beyond Introversion and Extroversion 235
A Buddhist View of the World 236
The Constructed Self 236
Introverts Are Misfits, but Everyone Suffers 237
Self Is a Metaphor 238
The Buddha Was an Introvert 239
Sitting in Silence Together: The Buddhist Sangha 241
20 A Field Guide to Becoming a Pseudo-Extrovert 243
Life as Performance 244
Working the Room 246
Practice Public Speaking 249
Finding Your Style 250
Balance and Restore Your Energy 251
Finding and Occupying Your Voice 252
Smiling 253
21 For Extroverts Only 257
Give Introverts a Break 258
Finding Balance 259
Midlife 260
Tap into Your Natural Introvert 261
Opening Up 262
Pacing 263
An Introvert Guide for Extroverts 264
22 Owning Your Quiet 267
Starting the Conversation: Asking the Right Questions 268
Giving Yourself Permission 269
From Chaos and Rigidity to Integration 269
Sleep Is the Foundation of Your Energy 271
Following Your Bliss 272
Recommendations for Society Hooked on Extroversion 274
The Courage in the Dark 278
Coming Home 280
Appendix A Introvert Author Web Resources 283
Appendix B Introvert Blogs 285
Appendix C Books Cited 287
Appendix D Other Introvert Websites 291
Appendix E Online Videos 293
Index 295