Jenn Granneman > Quotes

“Introverts live in two worlds: We visit the world of people, but solitude and the inner world will always be our home.”
― Jenn Granneman, The Secret Lives of Introverts: Inside Our Hidden World

“As an introvert, you crave intimate moments and deep connections--and those usually aren't found in a crowd.”
― Jenn Granneman, The Secret Lives of Introverts: Inside Our Hidden World

“Introverts don’t see life as one big cocktail party. We’re content with just a few meaningful relationships.”
― Jenn Granneman, The Secret Lives of Introverts: Inside Our Hidden World

“Introverts tend to avoid small talk. We'd rather talk about something meaningful than fill the air with chatter just to hear ourselves make noise.”
― Jenn Granneman, The Secret Lives of Introverts: Inside Our Hidden World

“But the most important thing to know about being an introvert is that there’s nothing wrong with you. You’re not broken because you’re quiet. It’s okay to stay home on a Friday night instead of going to a party. Being an introvert is a perfectly normal 'thing' to be.”
― Jenn Granneman, The Secret Lives of Introverts: Inside Our Hidden World

“As I learned more about introversion, I became more confident in who I was. I started accepting my need for alone time. I saw my quiet, reflective nature as a strength, not a liability”
― Jenn Granneman, The Secret Lives of Introverts: Inside Our Hidden World

“I found it fascinating how the majority of introverts agree that their quiet, reflective nature boosts their creativity.”
― Jenn Granneman, The Secret Lives of Introverts: Inside Our Hidden World

“All that pretending got exhausting. But I did it because I thought that’s what everyone else was doing—pretending. I figured they were just a lot better at hiding their true feelings than I was.”
― Jenn Granneman, The Secret Lives of Introverts: Inside Our Hidden World

“Physical and emotional sensitivity are so closely linked that if you take Tylenol to numb a headache, research shows you will score lower on an empathy test until the medication wears off.”
― Jenn Granneman, Sensitive: The Hidden Power of the Highly Sensitive Person in a Loud, Fast, Too-Much World

“But the most important thing to know about being an introvert is that there’s nothing wrong with you.”
― Jenn Granneman, The Secret Lives of Introverts: Inside Our Hidden World

“you don’t have to transform yourself into an extrovert to succeed in life, or work. As an introvert, what works for you on the job is going to be different from what works for an extrovert—and that’s okay. Give yourself permission to do things that play to your introvert strengths and needs. You can be dazzling in your own quiet way.”
― Jenn Granneman, The Secret Lives of Introverts: Inside Our Hidden World

“Were you the quiet one in school? Did people ask you, “Why don’t you talk more?”
― Jenn Granneman, The Secret Lives of Introverts: Inside Our Hidden World

“I always feel rewarded when I finish a good book. Being given a chance to peer into somebody else’s mind is a wondrous thing.”
― Jenn Granneman, The Secret Lives of Introverts: Inside Our Hidden World

“you should have at least one space that brings immediate peace. That’s where your sensitive sanctuary comes in. This”
― Jenn Granneman, Sensitive: The Hidden Power of the Highly Sensitive Person in a Loud, Fast, Too-Much World

“The Sensitive Way is the belief, deep down, that quality of life is more valuable than raw achievement, that human connection is more satisfying than dominating others, and that your life is more meaningful when you spend time reflecting on your experiences and leading with your heart.”
― Jenn Granneman, Sensitive: The Hidden Power of the Highly Sensitive Person in a Loud, Fast, Too-Much World

“Sensitive people often need the Golden Rule in reverse: Treat yourself the way you treat others.”
― Jenn Granneman, Sensitive: The Hidden Power of the Highly Sensitive Person in a Loud, Fast, Too-Much World

“When someone crosses an important boundary, you should speak up.”
― Jenn Granneman, Sensitive: The Hidden Power of the Highly Sensitive Person in a Loud, Fast, Too-Much World

“You’re Too Sensitive” Is Gaslighting”
― Jenn Granneman, Sensitive: The Hidden Power of the Highly Sensitive Person in a Loud, Fast, Too-Much World

“Being hypervigilant to others is exhausting.”
― Jenn Granneman, Sensitive: The Hidden Power of the Highly Sensitive Person in a Loud, Fast, Too-Much World

“we believe that sensitivity is often the missing personality trait. It is missing from our daily conversations and from our awareness as a society.”
― Jenn Granneman, Sensitive: The Hidden Power of the Highly Sensitive Person in a Loud, Fast, Too-Much World

“It wasn’t just other writers who weighed in. The comments section of Shawna’s article blew up. “I might need a whole day to myself to recharge after a party, and I really feel like I was hung over: headache, nausea, fatigue, the whole shebang,” one reader comments. Another agrees: “I often need the next day to recover, which is why I try really hard to never schedule two days of socializing back to back.” And: “I definitely become physically unwell if I overextend.” When Shawna wrote about her experiences, she had no idea she would hit on a topic that resonated so deeply with many introverts. It turns out Shawna was not alone in her introvert hangover. The introvert hangover is real.”
― Jenn Granneman, The Secret Lives of Introverts: Inside Our Hidden World

“No one would judge a person for making decisions based on their physical health, so please don’t judge me for attempting to maintain my mental health.”
― Jenn Granneman, The Secret Lives of Introverts: Inside Our Hidden World

“you can’t laugh at something funny and feel overwhelmed at the same time.”
― Jenn Granneman, Sensitive: The Hidden Power of the Highly Sensitive Person in a Loud, Fast, Too-Much World

“While empathy is one of the greatest gifts of all sensitive people, it can also feel like a curse. That’s because empathy can be painful.”
― Jenn Granneman, Sensitive: The Hidden Power of the Highly Sensitive Person in a Loud, Fast, Too-Much World

“Sensitive people, it seems, are the varsity athletes of empathy.”
― Jenn Granneman, Sensitive: The Hidden Power of the Highly Sensitive Person in a Loud, Fast, Too-Much World

“Sensitive people, it appears, are not hothouse orchids who wither in anything but the most perfect conditions. Rather, they are akin to succulents: No drop of nourishment escapes them, and they continue to absorb it until they swell with lovely blossoms.”
― Jenn Granneman, Sensitive: The Hidden Power of the Highly Sensitive Person in a Loud, Fast, Too-Much World

“Your emotionality can launch you to new heights if you harness it.”
― Jenn Granneman, Sensitive: The Hidden Power of the Highly Sensitive Person in a Loud, Fast, Too-Much World

“Sensitive people are the leaders our world needs. But before they can step into this purpose, they must learn to embrace their sensitivity and end the cycle of shame.”
― Jenn Granneman, Sensitive: The Hidden Power of the Highly Sensitive Person in a Loud, Fast, Too-Much World

“Empathy, as the saying goes, is “your pain in my heart”—and it can sometimes be overwhelming. But if you step back and think about it, the people who are suffering don’t actually need us to feel what they’re feeling for us to help them.”
― Jenn Granneman, Sensitive: The Hidden Power of the Highly Sensitive Person in a Loud, Fast, Too-Much World

“In fact, a better word for sensitive might be responsive. If you are a sensitive person, your body and mind respond more to the world around you. You respond more to heartbreak, pain, and loss, but you also respond more to beauty, new ideas, and joy. You go deep where others only skim the surface. You keep thinking when others have given up and moved on to something else.”
― Jenn Granneman, Sensitive: The Hidden Power of the Highly Sensitive Person in a Loud, Fast, Too-Much World