The Introvert's Bubble

02/08/2024

Just got the notification that I was written about I. The Economic Times on July 31st. Kind of surreal but I'm happy.

I am gonna get back into the podcast. I promise. Things have been crazy on my end. I have the episodes figured out.

https://m.economictimes.com/opinion/bliss-of-everyday-life/introverts-do-it-their-way/articleshow/112146441.cms

02/08/2024

How did I just get the notification that the Economic Times wrote about me and my podcast?!?!?!

The Introvert's Bubble podcast explores introverts and homebodies, challenging stereotypes and advocating for their unique needs and perspectives in a world that often misunderstands them. Host Anung Vilay argues for a redefinition of introversion, emphasising that introverts can have fulfilling liv...

23/05/2023

We all still go out. I do like a good (nonalcoholic) drink. ANd pre-gaming is a part of that. It's just not the same for us introverts. I am not going to spend a couple of extra hours before we even go out. I only have so much energy and don't you want me to enjoy myself (and be fun around)? So I need to conserve what little I have.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Check out the episode on the site (link), Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.

16/05/2023

Friction is a part of life. We can do things get take some away or add some. Both of these can be used to achieve the same thing.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​If you are trying to be healthier you can get rid a friction by laying out you workout clothes the night before. Pre-pack healthy snacks. Or have a schedule of your favorite workout classes and actually schedule them into your own.

Adding friction can be only buying snack sizes. Setting an alarm away from your work so you have to get up to turn it off. Or only eating a certain food when you are eating out.

Check out the podcast episode on my blog, Apple podcasts, and Spotify

09/05/2023

We all do actually like going out. It's just, they take energy out of us. So sometimes we don't go out earlier in the day. Or we plan to stay home the day before and after a big event. ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​I usually don't need to have time to myself before a conference but I do need a few afterwards. But for a vacation with other people? Definitely need it before.

Check out the podcast episode on my site, Spotify and Apple podcasts

25/04/2023

Part of these personality quizzes out there are fun and can be educational about yourself. But it cannot be your whole personality. Yeah, I am an introvert but that's not the thing I lead with all the time. It's the same thing people make fun of when someone says they are just some way because they are a Scorpio.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Check out the podcast episode on Spotify and Apple Podcast

18/04/2023

We all have things we don't want to do. And we all need tips and tricks to get some of them done. One that I always do is an equal reward. If I go to an event, does not matter if I enjoyed myself there, I need some good downtime after. ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​If I go to a conference I will find a bookstore somewhat close by to spend several hours in. Its the same thing as going out the night before and sleeping in in the morning.

04/04/2023

I love doing things alone. I'm the last person most would think to tell you not to be alone. But there are times when we should not be alone. Times where it isn't giving us what we need. That it can get to a point that it is hurting us. And there are signs.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​There is actually a term in Japanese for this, hikikomori. Someone who is so recluse that can't even work. They do not leave their homes. That it is a huge concern for families and the Government.

Check out the blog post and podcast. Spotify and Apple Podcasts

28/03/2023

We've all felt awkward in a room. Sometimes there isn't an extrovert to come up to us to help. Sometimes it is up to us. And there are good reasons for us introverts to go up to people.​​​​​​​​
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Check out the Podcast episode on Apple Podcast and Spotify.​​​​​​​​

20/03/2023

Season 6 is coming out tomorrow!!! Yeah, not really any lead up but at least I got a day before 😅

Can't believe I'm doing another season. It doesn't feel that long. No better time then the beginning of spring (Monday is the spring equinox and Tuesday is the astrological new year with aries new moon). Trying to bring all that energy.

04/10/2022

We all have ups and downs in life. But there are some things in our control to not make life so hard. Surprisingly, it's our own mindset. When I was younger this never crossed my mind. Things felt so out of control. Which is funny because when you are young you feel invincible yet not in control.​​​​​​​​
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Just the ways to react to things. Think about it. Or even how not invested you get into it. Not saying you shouldn't have a reaction and not that it doesn't affect you but you have seen people who let things completely ruin EVERYTHING ​​​​​​​​
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Check out the blog post in the link in the bio or Apple Podcast and Spotify​​​​​​​​
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20/09/2022

Surprise surprise, the internet can be good for things. It is literally recording yourself and talking about something for some time.​​​​​​​​
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Check out the podcast in the link in the bio, Spotify, or Apple Podcasts

30/08/2022

Kids can be fun. They ask a lot of questions and don't judge (much). The best part is they will go down weird and entertaining roads. But if you keep up with them you can have fun too.​​​​​​​​
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Check out the podcast episode on Spotify and Apple Podcast​​​​​​​​
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23/08/2022

Most people don't know that I love going to festivals. Which can seem counterintuitive since they are loud and crowded. But I've found ways to make it enjoyable, even to my introverted butt.​​​​​​​​
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Check out the podcast episode for tips.​​​​​​​​
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09/08/2022

It's nice that there is actual research out there about us. Actually, this particular study was not bad, but a lot of the interpretations out there get it wrong. Just another instance when people take pieces to push their own narrative.​​​​​​​​
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If you want to see the actual research and the others connected check out the podcast episode​​​​​​​​
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12/07/2022

We all cont a great connection. To have great relationships takes time and some work. But there are small, constant things we can do to slowly build this up. And a lot of them are actually easy for introverts to do.​​​​​​​​
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One thing is to actually listen. And not just to keep the conversation going to just respond. Actually listen. Pick up on subtle cues if someone really needs something.​​​​​​​​
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Check out the link in the bio to either read more, listen to the podcast, or watch the youtube video.​​​​​​​​
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05/07/2022

Mental health is already hard to take care of and diagnose. There's so much out there in the medical field that was only researched in small variables yet gets used for everyone.​​​​​​​​
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It only may seem subtle in the differences between introverts and extroverts in this, but it can be a big problem because the signs could be overlooked. Which no one should have to live with a problem just because it doesn't fit a narrow view.​​​​​​​​
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Check out the podcast anywhere you can listen to podcasts. Apple Podcasts and Spotify​​​​​​​​
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28/06/2022

There are times that we do need to be polite. Though there are a lot of times I want to just match energy. And it really isn't hard. We all have our own reasons for not being able to do things. We do not have to have a big sob story either. Check out the podcast to see my 3 small ways to do this.​​​​​​​​
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21/06/2022

I've always enjoyed being an introvert. When there were times I didn't have people to hang with I did well by myself. I could just spend hours at the library finding books to read. Then go home and get comfy in my room to read.​​​​​​​​
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As an adult, I'll take myself on solo (artist) dates. Sometimes going to a lake area to just walk around, hit a book store, and end with a few hours at a cafe. Reading, writing, or just journaling. ​​​​​​​​
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We all should be happy with who we are. What are some things you love about being an introvert?​​​​​​​​
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Check out the podcast episode in the link in the bio, Spotify, and Apple Podcast​​​​​​​​
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14/06/2022

Dating is suppose to be fun. Really. But there are some little things that can hold us back from actually enjoying it. A big one for introverts is actually being ourselves.​​​​​​​​
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Too many of us try to be someone more outgoing just to be more appealing. But that is way too exhausting and none of us can sustain that for a relationship. You should be with someone who likes who YOU are and not a different version that isn't real.​​​​​​​​
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Check out the other tips on the podcast in the link in the bio. Also on Apple Podcasts and Spotify​​​​​​​​
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07/06/2022

We all talk. Sometimes even enjoy doing it. But sometimes it just sucks talking to some people. Some people either do not care to be good at it or just get so caught up they don't even notice that they just took over.​​​​​​​​
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Check out the podcast in the link in the bio or on Spotify and Apple Podcasts​​​​​​​​
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31/05/2022

Presenting something is nerve-racking. we want to get our point across but still be entertaining and engaging. But as an introvert, I have such anxiety about doing it and want to find ANY excuse to cancel.​​​​​​​​
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But I have found one tip that helps put some of the pressure off. Check out the podcast episode to hear what it is and the ways I implement it​​​​​​​​
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24/05/2022

I love reading some science articles and this was such an interesting topic. Soft fascination is something different than just relaxing. It gives you space to think while doing things. Which is something to keep in mind when you divide your time doing things.​​​​​​​​
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Check out the podcast episode in the link in the bio or on Spotify and Apple Podcast​​​​​​​​
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17/05/2022

It's not a bad thing to say that you can't do something. That you just don't have the time or energy. Even if you do want to do it. It just has to be pushed to a different time. We always get pushed to doing more, more, more. We can always be doing more.​​​​​​​​
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But are we actually getting anything out of it?​​​​​​​​
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Check out the podcast episode in the link in the bio or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.​​​​​​​​
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10/05/2022

I've never liked the status quo. Yeah, I could fit into that parameters when forces, but it was confining. And I don't think I grew as much as I could in the environment. Its only when we learn and explore in ways that work with us then we take leaps into great works and discoveries.​​​​​​​​
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Check out the podcast episode in the link in the bio. Also, listen on Apple Podcasts and Spotify​​​​​​​​
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