024 - The Secret Strengths of Introverts (+ Survival Tips for Teachers)

Are you an introvert or an extrovert?Society often makes us feel like we are one or the other, but in reality, these personality traits are two opposite ends of a spectrum, and most of us fall somewhere in the middle (source).I’ll admit it took me a while to figure this out for myself. When I realized what I was feeling was a natural part of being an introvert, I planned my days and weeks differently. I became aware of how and when I used my social energy and I was much more intentional about rest and alone time.The secret is to use your natural strengths. And that’s what we’re going to talk about today.For show notes + full transcript, click here.Related resources:*Disclosure: I get commissions for purchases made through some of these links.How You Can Tell That You’re an Introvert (Kendra Cherry, MS)Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking (Susan Cain)The Power of Introverts: A Manifesto for Quiet Brilliance (Scientific American)The Introvert’s Guide to Leadership Presence (Quiet Revolution)5 Ways Introverts Can Become Wired for Leadership Presence (Quiet Revolution)The Ins and Outs of Using EvernoteIf you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review in Apple Podcasts >>Find me on Instagram: @ashleydanyew