The Everything® Guide to the Introvert Edge by Kozak, Arnie -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

Index

Title Page Dedication Contents Top Ten Things Introverts Need to Know to Thrive in an Extrovert World Introduction Introversion Is Not Contagious

Introversion Is a Basic Way of Being A First Look at Defining Introversion The Difficulties of Being an Introvert in an Extrovert Culture Social Skills Versus Social Preferences The Introvert from the Extrovert’s Perspective Benefits of Introversion The Introvert Revolution

Confirming Your Introversion

There Are More of You Than You Think Jung’s Theory of Personality Types Defining Introversion from Personality Theory The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) The Big Five Personality Traits Theory Pathological Introversion Take the Quiz Limits of Measurement

The Near Enemies of Introversion

The Highly Sensitive Person (HSP) Shyness Social Anxiety Disorder Asperger’s and Autism Spectrum Disorder Loners Hermits, Recluses, and Misanthropes Schizoid Personality Depression Obsessive Compulsive Spectrum Disorders Burnout

The History of Introversion

Famous Introverts Famous Fictional Introverts Television Portrayals of Introverts Movie Introverts Extroversion Is Downright American

The Science of Introversion

The Reactive Child It’s in Your Genes: The DNA of Introversion The Orchid Hypothesis Evolutionary Advantages and Disadvantages Stimulation The Neuroscience of Introversion Cross-Cultural Perspectives

The Introvert Mind

Cognitive Styles Rumination Social Cognition Doing Versus Being Energy Patterns The Importance of Retreat Finding the Time: Micro-Retreats

Emotional Intelligence

Understanding Emotional Intelligence Introversion and Multiple Intelligences Listening: The Foundation of Presence Listening Within: The Key to Wanting Compassion and Empathy Overcoming Fear: Lessons from The Fear Project The Introvert Advantage: Handling Reward The Introvert Disadvantage

Happiness

What Is Happiness? Whose Happiness? The Happiness Industry The Religion of Healthy Mindedness The Role of Adversity in Happiness Forget about Being Happy Trying Without Trying

Creativity and Introversion

Fostering Creativity Accessing the Unconscious Solitary Expression Writing Practice The Artist’s Way Thinking Outside the Box Flow

Private Predilections at Work

Private Made Visible: The Open Workplace Does Brainstorming Work? The Dangers of Groupthink Coping with Conflict Does the Extroverted Workplace Work? Introverted Leaders An Introvert’s Work Survival Guide

The Introvert in the Classroom

Coloring Outside the Lines Cooperative Learning To Participate or Not to Participate An Introvert Guide for Teachers and Parents Introverts in Higher Education Future Directions

Raising Resilient Introverts

Extrovert Parent with an Introvert Child and Vice Versa Mixed Siblings A Parent’s Guide for Introverted Children Nurturing Resilience An Introvert Manifesto for Young People

Embracing Introversion in the Age of Narcissism

Understanding the Self-Esteem Trap Healthy Narcissism Coping with Disappointments, Setbacks, and Failures Be Authentic in Relationships Introversion as an Antidote to Narcissism

Navigating the Social Landscape

What Is Social Intelligence? Communication Skills Protecting Yourself from Energy Vampires Becoming Invisible Social Media for Introverts Party Survival Guide Surviving the Holidays

Close Relationships

The Dating Scene How to Get Along with an Extrovert Intimacy with Fewer Words Harmony FOMO Healthy Balance

Guardians of Solitude Lost

The Importance of Solitude The Place for Solitude Making Solitude a Priority Solitude in Connection Between Fusion and Disconnection Raising a Family The Value of Vulnerability The Physical Space of Solitude The Case for the Interior

The Portable Introvert: Contemplative Practices to Develop the Interior

The Contemplative Introvert Nurturing Your Introvert Mindfulness and Meditation Qigong: The Embodiment of Tao Tai Chi Chuan Yoga Reading in the Age of Information Going Off into the Wilderness Recharging and Renewal: Introvert Utopia

The Tao of Introversion: Finding Yin in a Yang Culture

Lessons from Taoism on Balance Dispersion and Collection: The Balance of Yang and Yin Grounded Slowing Down Unplugging The Silence Between Two Waves of the Sea

Going Beyond Introversion and Extroversion

A Buddhist View of the World The Constructed Self Introverts Are Misfits, but Everyone Suffers Self Is a Metaphor The Buddha Was an Introvert Sitting in Silence Together: The Buddhist Sangha

A Field Guide to Becoming a Pseudo-Extrovert

Life as Performance Working the Room Practice Public Speaking Finding Your Style Balance and Restore Your Energy Finding and Occupying Your Voice Smiling

For Extroverts Only

Give Introverts a Break Finding Balance Midlife Tap into Your Natural Introvert Opening Up Pacing An Introvert Guide for Extroverts

Owning Your Quiet

Starting the Conversation: Asking the Right Questions Giving Yourself Permission From Chaos and Rigidity to Integration Sleep Is the Foundation of Your Energy Following Your Bliss Recommendations for Society Hooked on Extroversion The Courage in the Dark Coming Home

Appendix A: Introvert Author Web Resources Appendix B: Introvert Blogs Appendix C: Books Cited Appendix D: Other Introvert Websites Appendix E: Online Videos Acknowledgments Copyright