Category Archives: Personality Type

Born This Way

Posted on December 30, 2012 by lthibault11

We all come into the world already pre-stamped and coded by the genetic predispositions of our ancestors.  We are not given the choice between a), b) or c); it is decided for us.  Personality is only one of the many … Continue reading →

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Understanding the Introverted Personality

Posted on December 30, 2012 by lthibault11

A dear friend recently sent me the link to a YouTube video that has received over a million hits to date.  I was fascinated by the clip and decided that I wanted to share it with those who are interested in learning … Continue reading →

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All That Glitters

Posted on September 22, 2012 by lthibault11

There are two particularly diametric personalities in this world – each having its own unique worth, and each providing a life experience very different from the other; the inward-focussed, (aka introverts), and the outward-focussed (aka extraverts).  I am not here … Continue reading →

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I Am An Introvert – Read My Mind

Posted on September 11, 2012 by lthibault11

I, like most introverts, love to write.   Give me any subject and I`ll research it and write about it.  Easy peasy.  When I was in school, I used to love english composition class because on Fridays the teacher would give … Continue reading →

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You’re Not My Type

Posted on August 23, 2012 by lthibault11

There isn’t a single day that goes by in my life when I am not reminded in some way, somehow, that I am inherently different from most people walking this earth – at least it feels that way.  Trying to figure … Continue reading →

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The Gold Below Still Waters

Posted on June 9, 2012 by lthibault11

Several years ago I worked with someone who, when I first met him, was incredibly quiet and who kept to himself most of the time.  He only spoke if you spoke to him first, and then you had to give him … Continue reading →

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Step Away From My Bubble

Posted on June 7, 2012 by lthibault11

I am hugely protective of, and I have to say, somewhat selfish about my bubble time.  My need for thinking and introspection is very strong.  More than most I would think.  In fact, I can literally feel physical and emotional distress when life … Continue reading →

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The Power of Solitude

Posted on April 29, 2012 by lthibault11

There is nothing like the formidable power of solitude.  For some it holds the power to enlighten the spirit, and soothe the soul, to fill and engage the creative mind, or to quiet the psyche.  Yet for others, solitude may be an unwelcome … Continue reading →

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Introversion – Below The Surface

Posted on February 7, 2012 by lthibault11

The other day someone mentioned to me that I seemed to be a very calm person; that I have a laid-back vibe.  I have to say this kind of blew me away, and I almost laughed out loud.  And it’s not the first time … Continue reading →

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Aversion To Introversion

Posted on January 25, 2012 by lthibault11

One of the challenges I face in trying to live my life being true to who I am is society`s tiresome aversion to the personality trait of introversion.  With the majority being on the extraverted side of the personality spectrum, … Continue reading →

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