Jenn Granneman

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Introverts don't need a huge social circle. We just need a few friends who understand our introversion and want to go deep. introvertdear.com/news/introvert…

Introverts often find it hard to express their thoughts quickly, but that's not a flaw. It's their brains doing what they do best — diving deep. introvertdear.com/news/the-scien…

As introverts, our quiet, reflective nature can sometimes make us feel more self-conscious or more worried about being judged. introvertdear.com/news/sneaky-si…

If you're an introvert with limited social energy, an over-talker can leave you wiped out — and regretting you ever started the conversation. introvertdear.com/news/what-to-d…

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So what can we do? It starts with learning how to have fun, meaningful conversations that don’t drain your energy. I’ll show you how in my upcoming book.

But for us introverts, building the kinds of relationships we crave isn’t always easy. We have limited social energy, and most typical ways of meeting new people — like parties, dating apps, or approaching strangers — don’t really work for us.

Good relationships can even boost your immune system, help you recover from illness faster, and may help you live longer.

That’s totally normal. Even if you’re very introverted, you still need a few meaningful relationships in your life.

And the benefits of connection go beyond survival. Research shows that strong relationships can make us happier and healthier. When we feel close to others, we tend to be less anxious and depressed. Our self-esteem goes up, and we’re better able to handle stress and pain.

Humans have always survived by working together. One reason our brains are so big compared to our body size is because handling all those relationships takes brainpower. We evolved bigger brains to keep up with it.

It’s just how we’re built. Experts say that social connection is as important as food, water, and shelter.

Are you an introvert who loves spending time alone… but sometimes feels lonely?

Introverts often do well when there's a clear goal, like explaining a technical concept to a teammate. But small talk can be tricky. introvertdear.com/news/what-to-s…

@RonbowBowman Sounds peaceful. ☺️

@JennGranneman Passed on a staff party to go for a walk on the park alone.

What’s the most introverted thing you’ve done lately? Let’s hear it!

@im_nothiiing Sometimes we need those moments. ☺️

@JennGranneman Staring at the wall, doing nothing.😀

@mattjmanning333 Amazing!

@JennGranneman A day full of nothing but reading.

@Michael_Jameszz Yes! Our curiosity to learn about the other person can propel us forward in a conversation.

@JennGranneman No seriously. I become aware of my curiosity.

What’s something that helps you feel more comfortable when meeting new people? Let’s learn from each other! Drop your tips. 👇

@Michael_Jameszz 😂

@JennGranneman I wear sunglasses.