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Introverts : insights and tips for teenagers / Christie Cognevich.

Cognevich, Christie, 1984- (author.).

Summary:

"Many introverted teenagers feel pressured to exhibit extroverted traits, while their vivid inner lives and intelligences go overlooked. This book explores the difficulties introverts may face while also highlighting how they can harness their unique abilities and skills to find success socially, academically, and in their future careers"-- Provided by publisher.

Record details

ISBN: 9781538177303
ISBN: 1538177307
Physical Description: xx, 235 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm.
Publisher: Lanham : Rowman & Littlefield, [2024]
Copyright: ©2024

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Formatted Contents Note:

Introduction: the long road back to my innermost self -- Part I: what is introversion? -- Exploring introversion -- Exploring the extroversion-introversion spectrum -- Exploring the science of personality -- Exploring the role of nature: personality and the brain -- Exploring the role of nurture: developing personality and the changing brain -- Exploring the role of personal choice: our motivations meet personality -- Part II: exploring introverted challenges and strengths in an extroverted society -- The problem with the extroversion ideal -- Brain stimulation, energy, and the introvert battery -- The hidden abilities of our highly-stimulated minds -- On normality, mental health, and our social connections -- Part III: the many paths and pursuits of introverted joy -- On cultivating self-communication and self-relationships -- Exploring motivation, anticipation, and our projects and passions -- Building our quiet environments and creating a home base.