Re-intro
“ ...introverts are not driven to seek big hits
of positive emotional arousal—they'd rather find meaning than
bliss—making them relatively immune to the search for happiness that
permeates contemporary American culture. In fact, the cultural
emphasis on happiness may actually threaten their mental health. As
American life becomes increasingly competitive and aggressive, to say
nothing of blindingly fast, the pressures to produce on demand, be a
team player, and make snap decisions cut introverts off from their inner
power source, leaving them stressed and depleted. Introverts today face
one overarching challenge—not to feel like misfits in their own culture. ” ~ Dr. Laurie Anne Helgoe, Ph.D.