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- Who Do You Think You Aren't? - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2009 from Joanne Julius HunoldThat’s not a typo in the title. I’m asking you to pause for a minute or more (given how much we introverts like to reflect), and ask yourself: ”Who am I not?” Make a list of 10-20 attributes and/or personality traits that are not you. For example, I told myself for many years (and still do) that ...
Views: 921(2 votes) - The 3 Hidden Benefits of Limiting Beliefs - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2009 from Joanne Julius HunoldUnless you are extremely advanced in your personal development path, you have some limiting beliefs. We all do. You know, the kind of beliefs that either stop you in your tracks, hold you back, or slow you down. The kind of beliefs that you typically do not verbalize, perhaps because you are not ...
Views: 1031(2 votes) - Ignore the Labels and Do What Fits Your Personality - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2009 from Joanne Julius HunoldI read some advice from a business coach that really ticked me off: it advised coaches to “stop hiding behind your telephone and computer...” OK, so perhaps I am being oversensitive, because I do spend a lot of time in front of my computer and I prefer coaching by phone. The thing is, I am not ...
Views: 882(1 vote) - It’s Your Choice – Hand-Wringing or Strategizing - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2009 from Joanne Julius HunoldMy youngest sister once told me (very insightfully)” “Face it, Jo; you’re not happy unless you have something to worry about. Once one worry is resolved, you just find something else to worry about.” She was absolutely right; I had to laugh at her observation. However it took someone else to ...
Views: 943(2 votes) - Choose Your Course; Never Look Back - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2009 from Joanne Julius HunoldI can still recall this moment clearly, even though it happened over 20 years ago: I was leaving my first "corporate" job as a statistical programmer to work for a little start-up company (now known as Biogen Idec) as one of only two biostatisticians. It was a big leap in responsibility and ...
Views: 957(1 vote) - Introverts: Avoid these Two Words and Bring Your Self-Sabotage to an End - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2009 from Joanne Julius HunoldI choose my words carefully. Always have, always will. It's part of my personality, but beyond that, I've realized how the words you use can really propel you towards success, OR get in your way. As a coach, I often hear two words from my clients that set off alarm bells (well it's not quite ...
Views: 1159 - Introverts: Answer 8 Questions to Break Free from Perfectionism and Get it Done - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2009 from Joanne Julius HunoldI have a not-so-surprising confession to make: I’m a perfectionist. If my correspondence is any indication, many introverts share this trait (and I suspect many extroverts as well). Perfectionism serves us in many ways: it motivates us to make our best effort; it results in high-quality, ...
Views: 2031 - Introverts: So Many Ideas, So Little Time - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2009 from Joanne Julius HunoldCreative people, introvert and extrovert alike, tend to be idea-generators. It’s fun; it’s inspiring and motivating to have an abundance of ideas and projects. However, the follow-through can sometimes be lacking, and then inspiration turns into frustration. Here are some tips (with my ...
Views: 968 - Introverts: Are You Waiting for Permission? - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2009 from Joanne Julius HunoldIntroverts need time alone. Note that I stated, “need,” not “want.” It’s really necessary for us to function at our best. Yet, so many of us struggle with finding (or perhaps allowing ourselves) that needed time alone. Why do we find this so difficult? I believe there are many possible reasons. ...
Views: 926 - Sleep and the Introvert Brain - by Submitted on May 19, 2009 from Joanne Julius HunoldYou may have read or heard the expression that "introverts are wired differently." That means, among other things, we process information differently than extroverts. According to Marti Olsen Laney in her book, The Introvert Advantage, the introvert's brain is "dominated by the long, slow ...
Views: 6100 - Introverts: Communicating with Your Boss, Introvert-style - by Submitted on May 05, 2009 from Joanne Julius HunoldMany introverts find their natural style gets in the way at work; extrovert-type behavior is often more valued and rewarded in the workplace. How can you “be yourself” and still make yourself heard and get your contributions recognized? Below, I share my response to a question recently posed ...
Views: 2123 - Introverts: When in Doubt, Have Fun with It - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2009 from Joanne Julius HunoldI spend a lot of time making decisions. I suspect you do too. You know how it goes: you analyze the pros and cons (and you're so good at seeing both sides of every argument, your pros and cons come out dead even). You ask yourself whether each choice is aligned with your values (you ARE aware of ...
Views: 949 - Introverts: Stepping Outside Your Comfort Zone; How Often, How Far? - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2009 from Joanne Julius HunoldHow many times have you read or heard the following (or something similar)?: "Move out of your comfort zone. You can only grow if you are willing to feel awkward and uncomfortable when you try something new." ~ Brian Tracy This is a great, succinct bit of advice, and I agree with it up to a ...
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