Audiobook10 hours
Introvert Power: Why Your Inner Life Is Your Hidden Strength
Written by Laurie Helgoe, PhD
Narrated by Susan Boyce
Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
4/5
()
About this audiobook
It's no wonder that introversion is making headlines-half of all Americans are introverts. But if that describes you, are you making the most of your inner strength?
In this book, psychologist and introvert Laurie Helgoe, PhD, unveils the genius of introversion. Introverts gain energy and power through reflection and solitude. Our culture, however, is geared toward the extrovert. The pressure to get out there and get happier can lead people to think that an inward orientation is a problem instead of an opportunity.
Helgoe shows that the exact opposite is true: introverts can capitalize on this inner source of power. Introvert Power is a blueprint for how introverts can take full advantage of this hidden strength in daily life.
In this book, psychologist and introvert Laurie Helgoe, PhD, unveils the genius of introversion. Introverts gain energy and power through reflection and solitude. Our culture, however, is geared toward the extrovert. The pressure to get out there and get happier can lead people to think that an inward orientation is a problem instead of an opportunity.
Helgoe shows that the exact opposite is true: introverts can capitalize on this inner source of power. Introvert Power is a blueprint for how introverts can take full advantage of this hidden strength in daily life.
Related to Introvert Power
Related audiobooks
The Introvert's Way: Living a Quiet Life in a Noisy World Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The Secret Lives of Introverts: Inside Our Hidden World Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The Wisdom of Anxiety: How Worry and Intrusive Thoughts Are Gifts to Help You Heal Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The Introvert Advantage: How to Thrive in an Extrovert World Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Why Smart People Hurt: A Guide for the Bright, the Sensitive, and the Creative Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5The Introvert's Complete Career Guide: From Landing a Job, to Surviving, Thriving, and Moving on Up Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Introversion: How Much an Introvert, Empath, and Highly Sensitive Person Have in Common Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5How to Be Miserable in Your Twenties: 40 Strategies to Fail at Adulting Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Awkward: The Science of Why We're Socially Awkward and Why That's Awesome Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The Powerful Purpose of Introverts: Why the World Needs You to Be You Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Quiet Is a Superpower: The Secret Strengths of Introverts in the Workplace Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsWhy Do I Feel Like an Imposter?: How to Understand and Cope with Imposter Syndrome Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Introvert: Emotional Intelligence and Quiet Powers of Introverts Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Embracing Uncertainty: Breakthrough Methods for Achieving Peace of Mind When Facing the Unknown Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Quiet Influence: The Introvert's Guide to Making a Difference Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5A Practical Guide to Emotional Intelligence: Practical Guide Series Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Don't Overthink It: Make Easier Decisions, Stop Second-Guessing, and Bring More Joy to Your Life Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Be Who You Want: Unlocking the Science of Personality Change Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Bored and Brilliant: How Spacing Out Can Unlock Your Most Productive and Creative Self Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5You Deserve the Truth: Change the Stories that Shaped Your World and Build a World-Changing Life Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Mastering Adulthood: Go Beyond Adulting to Become an Emotional Grown-Up Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5INFJ 101: How To Understand Your INFJ Personality And Thrive As The Rarest MBTI Personality Type Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5ish: The Problem with our Pursuit for Perfection and the Life-Changing Practice of Good Enough. Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The Art of Communication: How to be authentic, lead others and create strong connections Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5You're Not Listening: What You're Missing and Why It Matters Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5The Highly Sensitive Person's Survival Guide: Essential Skills for Living Well in an Overstimulating World Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Anxiety as an Ally: How I Turned a Worried Mind into My Best Friend Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5I Love My Anxiety: Get your Mind, Brain, and Body Working together. Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratings
Relationships For You
I'm Glad My Mom Died Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Becoming Free Indeed: My Story of Disentangling Faith from Fear Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Why Does He Do That?: Inside the Minds of Angry and Controlling Men Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Radiolab: The Feels Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/58 Rules of Love: How to Find It, Keep It, and Let It Go Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Good Inside: A Guide to Becoming the Parent You Want to Be Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5You’re Not the Only One F*cking Up: Breaking the Endless Cycle of Dating Mistakes Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The Lonely Dad Conversations Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The Moms Are Not Alright: Inside America's New Parenting Crisis Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Complex PTSD: From Surviving to Thriving Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Talk to Me Like I'm Someone You Love, Revised Edition: Relationship Repair in a Flash Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5The Summer of Fall: Gravity is a bitch, but I'm still standing Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Everything is F*cked: A Book About Hope Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Games People Play: The Basic Handbook of Transactional Analysis Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Dad on Pills: Fatherhood and Mental Illness Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Good Girls Don't Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5You're Cute When You're Mad: Simple Steps for Confronting Sexism Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5You Could Make This Place Beautiful: A Memoir Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Boundaries in Marriage: Understanding the Choices That Make or Break Loving Relationships Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Rich Dad Poor Dad: What The Rich Teach Their Kids About Money - That the Poor and Middle Class Do Not! Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Grow Up: Becoming the Parent Your Kids Deserve Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Hunger: A Memoir of (My) Body Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Dad at Peace Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Why Marriages Succeed or Fail: And How You Can Make Yours Last Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5
Reviews for Introvert Power
Rating: 3.7913386283464567 out of 5 stars
4/5
127 ratings10 reviews
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5It really is a great feeling to have some one speak all or almost all my feelings about crowds and parties and all other introvert-y thoughts and know that there is a whole world of us. Makes me happy to know that. And I loved some of the tips to deal with extroverts and “introvert integrity” to stay true to my feelings. Has left me feeling very positive about being an introvert.
A little long, but introverts may not complain about that !1 person found this helpful
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Laurie Helgoe has a PhD in psychology, is an introvert from a family of 10 children, and married an extrovert and had two children. So through her own experiences she definitely learned strategies for remaining true to one's introvert self in more extroverted settings and when dealing with extroverted people.In Introvert Power Laurie Helgoe puts to rest all the arguments propagated by extroverts that introverts are unhappy, depressed, mentally ill, dumb, or somehow inferior by showing that these are just expectations of the talkative, loud extroverts that get more attention in society. These extroverts, by the way, do not even make up the majority in society as introverts make up a little more than half of society at 57%. Us in the 57% just aren't as talkative and as loud as those in the 43% so our demands for a society to be quieter and more slow-paced gets overshadowed. This book is very true to its title. Laurie Helgoe really does make the introverted reader feel that we introverts have more power in ourselves than we realize. She energized me and made me feel invigorated and proud to be an introvert. I plan to start implementing the practical advice she gives about remaining introverted even in conversations, at work, at parties, etc. I have read Marti Olsen Laney's The Hidden Gifts of the Introverted Child and LOVED it, but I read it years ago, so I can't comment on specifics to compare it to the Helgoe book. But I definitely think the Helgoe book could apply to introverts of any age. I also think Introvert Power would be a great read for any extroverts looking to understand their introverted family members or friends.I cannot recommend this book enough.
1 person found this helpful
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Eye opening. I no longer feel like I need to apologize for being myself after reading this. This should be required reading, even for the E's in your life!
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Key takeaways from Introvert Power by Laurie A. Helgoe:1) Accessible Introvert (pages 42-43): "Cause-oriented people who are well trained in negotiating the social area." Big picture thinkers, friendly to everyone, craving privacy, adopted extrovert culture and chide ourselves for it2) My space in cyberspace (pages 60-61): "In cyberspace, the rules of engagement favor introverts. We can connect while remaining alone. We can read and write rather than talk. And we can more comfortably network with people who share our interests and ideas." Another perk: We can turn off cyberspace whenever we want. Introverts want "inner action" while extroverts want "interaction."3) The rhythm of introversion (pages 118-119): Introverts experience higher level of mental arousal on an ongoing basis, which is why we seek reduced stimulation in our environments.4) Extreme talkers (pages 158-159): An extreme talker are needy and exhausting for the introvert. They talk constantly. Introverts tend to attract them because we rarely interrupt. "For introverts, extreme talking in not cheap at all--it takes a huge toll on us."5) Loss of community (pages 206-207): "We like communities that are easy, when people welcome us without binding us."
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5This book is good for any introvert. Helgoe's approach is informative as well as written in a manner to encourage personal growth. The best thing about the book is that she encourages balance between extroverts and introverts.
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Attracted by the title I anticipated a light-hearted read. It is so much more! I found myself truly moved by some of her insights in a way that has helped me emotionally and spiritually.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5This book could not be more spot-on. It is accurate, funny, warm and detailed. I much appreciated the encouragement and positivity within this book. As a fellow introvert myself I loved the contemplative nature of this book that was partnered with facts and humor, too. You will gain much from this book whatever your personality type!
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5granted, i may be biased in my full 5 star rating, but i really loved this book...mostly b/c i could relate to it and see that others feel the same way. i wouldn't say that i agreed 100% with everything, but it did give me a lot of insight to myself and people in general. there are a lot of explanations of the differences b/t introverts and extroverts, including how each is energized, and each group's idea of fun. it's a quick read that anyone could benefit from if one is interested in understanding people.
- Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5As an avowed introvert, the book appealed to me. Scientific evidence is slim, and we end up with primarily a selfh help book intending to make you feel good if you are an introvert. Don't chagrin...it's all good. Well, Helgoe's points were generally valid, sometimes enlightening, but i was disappointed by the self-help tone of the book I wasnted something firmer.
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5This is a very insightful and empowering read for an introvert (and it would probably be an enlightening one for the extroverts who are close to us). I was relieved to see myself in several of the scenarios Helgoe offers (e.g., wanting to leave parties early, preferring to work, rather than chat, while I'm at work, being energized by ideas and alone time, etc.), and to be reassured that this is in no way abnormal--that, in fact, more than half of us are introverts. Probably the most valuable part of the book is Helgoe's discussion of "the extrovert assumption" in American society. She argues convincingly that extroversion is what we value--and see--in our society, and how that can make you feel like a weirdo if you don't happen to enjoy small talk and meeting new people. Good stuff to know.