Stories for and about those who recharge in solitude and feel life deeply.

    Can a Woman Do Well for Herself Without Feeling Guilty?

    By |2020-09-24T17:07:55-05:00September 25th, 2020|Categories: Anxiety and Depression, Emotions and Energy, Introverts and Highly Sensitive People, Parenting, Personal Coaching, Personal Evolution, Relationships|Tags: , , , , , , , , , |

    It is time for me to admit I may not write a post every week. There are a variety of reasons: 1. I work full time as a paraprofessional at a high school. 2. My children are all home because of Covid 19, so food shopping and preparing have reached an all-time high. Yes, they should [...]

      Covid 19 and The Feminine Mystique

      By |2020-09-11T15:44:25-05:00September 11th, 2020|Categories: Anxiety and Depression, Emotions and Energy, Introverts and Highly Sensitive People, Parenting, Personal Coaching, Personal Evolution, Relationships|Tags: , , , , , , , |

      Housewives of the 1950s and I have a kinship. I have a deep sense of unfulfillment if I do not get to do work beyond caregiving and household management. Friedan's phrase, "Is this all?" echoes in my head as I scour the Target aisles for granola bars with protein.

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      For Women, Busy Means More Satisfaction

      By |2020-08-28T13:27:51-05:00August 28th, 2020|Categories: Anxiety and Depression, Emotions and Energy, Introverts and Highly Sensitive People, Parenting, Personal Coaching, Personal Evolution, Relationships|Tags: , , , , , , , |

        According to Dr. Joan Borysenko, cofounder of the Mind/Body Clinic, Harvard Medical School, women are happiest when the opportunities for self-in relation are the greatest. One of the main pleasures of busy working women, not surprisingly, is the relatively large number of relationships that can develop in the work setting, as opposed to the relatively [...]

        Taking Initiative: Moving from Passive to Proactive

        By |2020-08-20T12:16:37-05:00August 21st, 2020|Categories: Emotions and Energy, Introverts and Highly Sensitive People, Personal Coaching, Personal Evolution, Relationships|Tags: , , , , , , |

          Do you wait for instructions or do you initiate an activity? I used to be someone who waited for instructions and encouragement.  I had a fairly big fear of doing something wrong. I only felt confident moving forward if I had the approval and support of someone else. Bold or guilty? In Were You Raised [...]

          My Two New Health and Beauty Secrets

          By |2020-08-12T11:49:03-05:00August 14th, 2020|Categories: Anxiety and Depression, Emotions and Energy, Introverts and Highly Sensitive People, Personal Evolution|Tags: , , , , , , , , , |

          My two miracle health and beauty solutions are not exactly secrets. They are readily available to everyone and free! One of them I discovered because of the pandemic, so there are a few good things to come out of this messy 2020. What has my legs looking leaner and my skin looking tighter and clearer? The two Ws — walking and water.

            An Introvert Preps for TV: How to Get Ready for a Big Performance

            By |2020-08-07T14:39:53-05:00August 7th, 2020|Categories: Anxiety and Depression, Emotions and Energy, Introverts and Highly Sensitive People, Parenting, Personal Coaching, Personal Evolution, Relationships|Tags: , , , , , , |

            At last, it was my turn. I was the final guest of the day. I followed my station sherpa to the main set for Family Rules! I walked in and instantly felt awed by the room, the number of people in it, the lighting and all of the cameras. The set was brightly lit and divided into two parts:a kitchen set and a sit down couch and chair set. I was directed to the couch and chair side.

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            This is me. This is me from the day I was born. For so long I felt misunderstood and rejected, even by the people closest to me, because they could never understand my need for solitude, and I had no idea how to explain it to them. Even now that I know more about Introversion and have a more informed understanding of my hard-wired need for solitude, it’s still very difficult sometimes to help my loved ones understand this profound craving for time and space all to myself. This is one of the best… Read more
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