Category Archives: On Being an Introvert

On Being An Introvert: Fake It Till You Make It, aka, Surviving the 4th of July Party

Posted on June 21, 2018 by TracyHewittMeyer

I have finally come to a point in my life when I accept my introverted self, even celebrate it, and certainly no longer apologize for it. If I don’t want to go to a social function, I don’t. If I … Continue reading →

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On Being An Introvert-Acquiring the Elusive Quiet Mind

Posted on May 9, 2018 by TracyHewittMeyer

I am the victim of the times–surrounded by constant stimulation, whether it be text alerts, social media, murmuring television or radio in the background, people talking to me, at me…the absolute dreaded phone call. As someone who leans so far … Continue reading →

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On Being an Introvert and NOT Suitable for…

Posted on February 8, 2016 by TracyHewittMeyer

…human companionship… When I first thought of this title, I thought it would be: On Being an Introvert and NOT Suitable for Human Consumption. But we’re not cannibals, so I decided that wasn’t the right word and I changed it … Continue reading →

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On Being an Introvert and the Trouble with Hello.

Posted on December 12, 2015 by TracyHewittMeyer

I haven’t posted in ages, it seems. Though I continue to weave my way through life on a steadfastly introverted path, I have been sharing my trials and tribulations with a therapist rather than on my blog, and that has been … Continue reading →

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On Being an Introvert and the Art of (Not) Talking…

Posted on August 11, 2015 by TracyHewittMeyer

It may seem odd, but I do not like the physical act of talking. This goes deeper than social anxiety or introverted awkwardness (of which I have plenty). It is a real, palpable fatigue inside my throat, a sort-of throbbing … Continue reading →

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On Being an Introvert-And the Crash and Burn

Posted on July 5, 2015 by TracyHewittMeyer

Have you noticed how I haven’t posted in awhile? It was always my intention with this blog to write when necessary, when I needed a good dose of self-reflection (which, I hope, leads to self-acceptance). And since I haven’t written … Continue reading →

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On Being an Introvert…and Raising an Introverted Child

Posted on May 18, 2015 by TracyHewittMeyer

I’m not old, not young, hovering somewhere in the middle where I have earned the right to be confident and comfortable with my introverted self. Not to say that I am, but I’m gliding along the road of acceptance every … Continue reading →

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On Being an Introvert and Parenting, aka Not My Problem!

Posted on May 5, 2015 by TracyHewittMeyer

I have three children. If children are part of your life in any way (i.e. as a parent, aunt/uncle, grandparent, friend, work-related, etc.) you know that children are beautiful, energetic, powerful forces of nature. When I look at my children, … Continue reading →

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On Being an Introvert…and Trying to Act Normal

Posted on March 8, 2015 by TracyHewittMeyer

I use the word normal to be flippant and funny. There is nothing abnormal about being an introvert. Just had to get that out of the way lest anyone feel slighted. Anyhoo, I had a party to attend last night, … Continue reading →

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On Being an Introvert and…Missing Out On Life?

Posted on December 30, 2014 by TracyHewittMeyer

I don’t know about you but I have often felt left out, passed over, ignored. I’m not the one who gets the big birthday party thrown in my honor, or the one who has a gaggle of friends to go … Continue reading →

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