The Year of the Introvert by Michaela Chung is a book that is wholeheartedly pro-introvert, and takes that stance that introversion is not a limitation. The tone has a motivational, coaching style as the author encourages you to embrace your authentic self.
The book defines introverts as “people who gain energy in solitude and lose energy in stimulating environments.” For each day of the year, there is a suggestion given for how to explore and embrace introversion, although many of the points are good life advice in general, introvert or not.
The book is laid out by calendar date from January to December, and for each day there is a suggestion on ways to explore and embrace introversion. This includes a mix of pearls of wisdom, recommended books, journal reflection questions, and gratitude prompts, along with some stories from her personal experience. There are also monthly “fortune cookies”, for which the author provides six fortunes, and the reader is to roll a dice to see which one is yours.
Each month has a theme, including self-love, creativity, love & relationships, unmasking your introversion, loneliness, and energy restoration. At the end of each month, the author encourages a celebration of your accomplishments throughout the month.
Throughout the book, the author points out various strengths and benefits associated with introversion. While some of the challenges that go along with introversion are addressed, along with ways to manage them, overall the focus is more on the positive. There are some interesting insights, such as the idea of social energy cycles to capture the ebb and flow of energy introverts have for social situations.
This book is easy to read; the way it’s laid out doesn’t require a lot of concentration, as it’s meant to be read in bite-size pieces. For anyone looking for a little help to embrace their introversion, this book would be a good choice.
The Year of the Introvert is available on Amazon.
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This sounds like something that will be perfect for my son when he’s just a little older.
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Wow I love the sound of this book! Great review!
Thanks!
Introverts rule!! One day while the extroverts are partying, we will rise up and take over the world. It’s inevitable. Great review!
Thanks! Lol
The definition: “people who gain energy in solitude and lose energy in stimulating environments.” This resonates. How specific and true.
I agree.
Sounds like an interesting one to read. Added to my list. Thanks, Ashley.
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I am going to add this book to my list. Going to get it this month.
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Placed my order for this. So should be reading it over Christmas.
Nice!
After the holiday’s are over with, I have full intentions of getting it too.
I am enjoying the book Ashley. 😊
I’m glad!
Great title! That alone draws me in. Might have to give it a try.
Yeah I really liked the title too.
That sounds like a must-read for me. Quiet by Susan Cain is also a good book, if you haven’t read it 🙂
I have, and yeah, it’s great.
I accidentally deleted your comment on my new post. I’m sorry. I was typing and then it deleted everything instead
No worries, it’s all good!
This looks like something I could use! Being an introvert I’d like to work on myself to make the most out of what I can take!
Yes I think being an introvert can be a very positive thing if it’s approached well.