Short messages on Relationships issues from Respect Yourself, the guidance site for young people to help make good decisions in life.
Extroverts recharge and get their energy from spending time with people, while introverts recharge and get their energy from spending time alone.
The Pill does not make you infertile. As with all forms of contraception, your normal fertility levels return after you stop taking the contraceptive pill.
There is no reason to take a break from the contraceptive pill – it does not build up in your body and will not affect your fertility permanently.
Instead of buying Christmas cards, consider donating the same money to charity and tell your friends what you’ve done. This could have a real impact on people who truly need it.
“Everyone has an invisible sign hanging from their neck saying, ‘Make me feel important.’ Never forget this message when working with people.” – Mary Kay Ash
Treat other people the way they like being treated. You make a great impression by focusing on their likes, not yours.
If you shift your attention away from yourself and onto others – compassionately taking interest in their concerns – shyness may become a thing of the past.
Introverts enjoy thinking, exploring their thoughts and feelings, with a desire to be quietly introspective. Conversations are considered, and generally about ideas and concepts.
Extroverts tend to think as they speak, and are typically good at approaching new people and making social “chit chat”. Concepts don’t seem real unless they can talk about them.
An introvert is likely to enjoy time spent alone and find less reward in time spent with large groups of people. They prefer to concentrate on a single activity at a time and like to observe situations before they participate. They are more analytical before speaking.