You’re not selfish for needing time alone. This blog unpacks the guilt introverts carry when burnout hits, and how to handle it with care.

Growing up as an introvert in an extroverted familty can be tough. But sometimes, the most unexpected places can help us find acceptance.

Somewhere along the way, we were taught that rest is only earned once everything else is done — and that’s a lie. We need to stop feeling guilty for taking time to recharge.

A gentle reminder that sometimes introverts need a full-body recharge - not just five minutes of quiet.

Guest article by Luke exploring how understanding your personality through tools like personality tests can provide clarity, self-acceptance, and a new perspective on your strengths and differences.

I've always been conscious about taking up too much space. This hyper-awareness is a natural part of being an introvert, and it’s hard to change the things we’ve done our whole lives.

Whether feedback is constructive, helpful, or otherwise, my brain couldn’t care less — it takes it personally, every single time. Like a direct shot to the heart.

This one’s for the introverts, the quiet souls, the ones who never feel included. You’re not alone. And you’re not the problem.

I honestly don’t know how other parents do it all. I'm over here trying to hold it together with dry shampoo and a luke warm coffee...

Don’t expect introverts to display passion like an extrovert. We’re calm. We’re quiet. And apparently, that means we don’t care?

Finding ways to cope with introvert sensory overload when life feels too loud, too fast, and too much. If you’re also living with the constant hum of chaos in your ears, I see you...

The results gave me permission to stop pretending I was ever going to be the loudest voice in the room...

I've been struggling with reconciling past Illesse, the identity I thought was who I would be forever, with my present reality...

It can be hard being an introvert in the workplace.The busy and lively buzz of the office often leaves us completely drained...

As an introvert, being around people can be draining. Where as being around my cat has a very calming and tranquil effect on me...

This is one factor of being an introvert that I struggle with the most. I just take a bit longer than most to warm up to people...

As an introvert, I use my hair colour to communicate who I am to the world when words fail me. Some days it's my confidence, other days I hide behind it....

When I'm burnt out, I tend to zone out - I don't know if this is an introvert thing or just an Illesse thing,...

An introvert's work survival kit: Regular comfort breaks to take time out and give your mind a break...

Working full time as an introvert... Lately I've been finding it increasingly more difficult to get through a work week...

Being an introvert means different things to different people. What does it mean to me?

I can officially say I survived month one starting a new role as an introvert...

Restless nights are something most introverts suffer with as our brains are so active and full of life...

“Dress for the job you want, not the one you have.”This quote rang in my ears as I ordered my first business suit...

I walked in to Comms Camp some what of a novice and walked out feeling like a Comms aficionado...

I am in week two of my positive thinking experiment, and although it hasn’t become a habit yet, I can already see a difference in myself...

My mantra was very much that the office is a place to work. Keep your head down and don’t get caught up in any personalities...

At some point in our lives, we have all had a work bestie. So, what do you do when they announce they are leaving?

It’s human nature to want to be better versions of ourselves, especially when we see others’ lives through rose tinted glasses...

I don’t remember a time without social media honestly. It’s always been a normal part of my routine to wake up and reach straight for my phone...

My tattoos are neither offensive nor affect my ability to do my job, so why does it matter if they’re visible or not?...

Today I realised that I have fallen back in love with my job. So, what changed?