Anna Seabourne
@annaseabo.bsky.social
Social scientist | Calm mechanic | Personality profiler
Helping introverts keep calm & carry on their own terms.
Crash course (25 mins) now open *Cool Head Blueprint* quietadvantage.teachable.com/l/pdp/cool
Helping introverts keep calm & carry on their own terms.
Crash course (25 mins) now open *Cool Head Blueprint* quietadvantage.teachable.com/l/pdp/cool
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Cool Head Blueprint course is finally live!
Maintaining a cool head brings clarity to life, gaining you an advantage.
In 25 mins, you'll learn
• the mechanics of panic & calm
• what makes you tick
• science-backed strategies to override nerves
All for $69 quietadvantage.teachable.com/l/pdp/cool
Maintaining a cool head brings clarity to life, gaining you an advantage.
In 25 mins, you'll learn
• the mechanics of panic & calm
• what makes you tick
• science-backed strategies to override nerves
All for $69 quietadvantage.teachable.com/l/pdp/cool
Competent teams value the input from their introverted members.
They have original thoughts and perspectives.
They’re pretty tolerant too.
It’s noticeable then when they withdraw support for another team member. This shift can unbalance the team. Managers need to watch out & remedy this.
They have original thoughts and perspectives.
They’re pretty tolerant too.
It’s noticeable then when they withdraw support for another team member. This shift can unbalance the team. Managers need to watch out & remedy this.
November 18, 2025 at 10:28 AM
Competent teams value the input from their introverted members.
They have original thoughts and perspectives.
They’re pretty tolerant too.
It’s noticeable then when they withdraw support for another team member. This shift can unbalance the team. Managers need to watch out & remedy this.
They have original thoughts and perspectives.
They’re pretty tolerant too.
It’s noticeable then when they withdraw support for another team member. This shift can unbalance the team. Managers need to watch out & remedy this.
Bandwagons are extroverted phenomena.
That’s why you as an introvert will instinctively resist them, but can’t explain why!
That’s why you as an introvert will instinctively resist them, but can’t explain why!
November 18, 2025 at 7:20 AM
Bandwagons are extroverted phenomena.
That’s why you as an introvert will instinctively resist them, but can’t explain why!
That’s why you as an introvert will instinctively resist them, but can’t explain why!
Resist trying to become extroverted. Just know when you need to be more vocal and collect effective phrases for those moments.
Would you be interested in getting a copy of the list I’ve collated over the years?
Would you be interested in getting a copy of the list I’ve collated over the years?
November 16, 2025 at 6:14 PM
Resist trying to become extroverted. Just know when you need to be more vocal and collect effective phrases for those moments.
Would you be interested in getting a copy of the list I’ve collated over the years?
Would you be interested in getting a copy of the list I’ve collated over the years?
Cool Head Blueprint course is finally live!
Maintaining a cool head brings clarity to life, gaining you an advantage.
In 25 mins, you'll learn
• the mechanics of panic & calm
• what makes you tick
• science-backed strategies to override nerves
All for $69 quietadvantage.teachable.com/l/pdp/cool
Maintaining a cool head brings clarity to life, gaining you an advantage.
In 25 mins, you'll learn
• the mechanics of panic & calm
• what makes you tick
• science-backed strategies to override nerves
All for $69 quietadvantage.teachable.com/l/pdp/cool
November 12, 2025 at 10:57 AM
Cool Head Blueprint course is finally live!
Maintaining a cool head brings clarity to life, gaining you an advantage.
In 25 mins, you'll learn
• the mechanics of panic & calm
• what makes you tick
• science-backed strategies to override nerves
All for $69 quietadvantage.teachable.com/l/pdp/cool
Maintaining a cool head brings clarity to life, gaining you an advantage.
In 25 mins, you'll learn
• the mechanics of panic & calm
• what makes you tick
• science-backed strategies to override nerves
All for $69 quietadvantage.teachable.com/l/pdp/cool
“A river cuts through rock, not because of its power, but because of its persistence.“
Jim Watkins
Jim Watkins
November 8, 2025 at 9:48 PM
“A river cuts through rock, not because of its power, but because of its persistence.“
Jim Watkins
Jim Watkins
The opposite of calm is chaos. In human form, chaos is panic.
November 8, 2025 at 4:52 AM
The opposite of calm is chaos. In human form, chaos is panic.
An introvert advantage is we introverts understand introversion and experience being on the receiving end of extroversion.
Extroverts don’t ‘get’ introverts so are at a disadvantage when working with us quieter folk.
Extroverts don’t ‘get’ introverts so are at a disadvantage when working with us quieter folk.
November 4, 2025 at 6:48 PM
An introvert advantage is we introverts understand introversion and experience being on the receiving end of extroversion.
Extroverts don’t ‘get’ introverts so are at a disadvantage when working with us quieter folk.
Extroverts don’t ‘get’ introverts so are at a disadvantage when working with us quieter folk.
Yes, introverts get drained through small talk yet energised through long, deep conversations about a niche interest with one other person.
What niche interest would that be in your case?
What niche interest would that be in your case?
November 3, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Yes, introverts get drained through small talk yet energised through long, deep conversations about a niche interest with one other person.
What niche interest would that be in your case?
What niche interest would that be in your case?
The cinema is a great place for introverts to build a healthy social life.
November 2, 2025 at 9:56 PM
The cinema is a great place for introverts to build a healthy social life.
Safe = in control
November 1, 2025 at 5:11 AM
Safe = in control
While introverts constantly seek opportunities to be alone, extroverts constantly seek opportunities to connect.
That’s how bandwagons come about 🥴
That’s how bandwagons come about 🥴
October 30, 2025 at 10:11 AM
While introverts constantly seek opportunities to be alone, extroverts constantly seek opportunities to connect.
That’s how bandwagons come about 🥴
That’s how bandwagons come about 🥴
The constant introvert challenge is to portray on the outside who they are on the inside.
October 27, 2025 at 11:14 PM
The constant introvert challenge is to portray on the outside who they are on the inside.
A reminder that - like a snow globe - introverts need to regularly let their thoughts settle to recharge their batteries.
Everyone has their favourite way to do this: music, reading, walking the dog, a bath, etc.
This activates acetylcholine which the introvert brain needs to feel at ease.
Everyone has their favourite way to do this: music, reading, walking the dog, a bath, etc.
This activates acetylcholine which the introvert brain needs to feel at ease.
October 22, 2025 at 10:45 AM
A reminder that - like a snow globe - introverts need to regularly let their thoughts settle to recharge their batteries.
Everyone has their favourite way to do this: music, reading, walking the dog, a bath, etc.
This activates acetylcholine which the introvert brain needs to feel at ease.
Everyone has their favourite way to do this: music, reading, walking the dog, a bath, etc.
This activates acetylcholine which the introvert brain needs to feel at ease.
Introverts are used to being overlooked but humiliate them at your peril 🫣
October 21, 2025 at 7:14 PM
Introverts are used to being overlooked but humiliate them at your peril 🫣
“Fair enough” is a great phrase to diffuse & exit a conversation when your opposite number is being passive aggressive or generally difficult.
Works a treat, I promise!
Works a treat, I promise!
October 20, 2025 at 6:44 PM
“Fair enough” is a great phrase to diffuse & exit a conversation when your opposite number is being passive aggressive or generally difficult.
Works a treat, I promise!
Works a treat, I promise!
Only compare yourself to who you were yesterday.
(Any other comparison is a waste of time & energy.)
(Any other comparison is a waste of time & energy.)
October 19, 2025 at 11:16 AM
Only compare yourself to who you were yesterday.
(Any other comparison is a waste of time & energy.)
(Any other comparison is a waste of time & energy.)
When hit by fight or flight feelings, exhaling activates the calming system.
Inhale deep into the belly, not chest.
Exhale as long as possible.
Repeat until calm returns.
Inhale deep into the belly, not chest.
Exhale as long as possible.
Repeat until calm returns.
October 17, 2025 at 11:20 AM
When hit by fight or flight feelings, exhaling activates the calming system.
Inhale deep into the belly, not chest.
Exhale as long as possible.
Repeat until calm returns.
Inhale deep into the belly, not chest.
Exhale as long as possible.
Repeat until calm returns.
Introverts can survive without external validation.
It’s a superpower!
Beware of it manifesting as aloofness though.
It’s a superpower!
Beware of it manifesting as aloofness though.
October 17, 2025 at 7:15 AM
Introverts can survive without external validation.
It’s a superpower!
Beware of it manifesting as aloofness though.
It’s a superpower!
Beware of it manifesting as aloofness though.
New theory:
introverts resist interacting with strangers online as they can’t predict how long it may take & how much energy it will require.
So they hold back.
True?
introverts resist interacting with strangers online as they can’t predict how long it may take & how much energy it will require.
So they hold back.
True?
October 15, 2025 at 7:34 PM
New theory:
introverts resist interacting with strangers online as they can’t predict how long it may take & how much energy it will require.
So they hold back.
True?
introverts resist interacting with strangers online as they can’t predict how long it may take & how much energy it will require.
So they hold back.
True?
Have realised how podcasts edit out all natural pauses, leaving little time to digest what’s been said as conversations allow in real life.
With more folk leading more isolated lives, experiencing conversation via podcasts, how quickly will this medium impact the way humans communicate?
With more folk leading more isolated lives, experiencing conversation via podcasts, how quickly will this medium impact the way humans communicate?
October 11, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Have realised how podcasts edit out all natural pauses, leaving little time to digest what’s been said as conversations allow in real life.
With more folk leading more isolated lives, experiencing conversation via podcasts, how quickly will this medium impact the way humans communicate?
With more folk leading more isolated lives, experiencing conversation via podcasts, how quickly will this medium impact the way humans communicate?
Remember that introversion is a preference, like being left or right handed.
Sometimes you need to you also use your other hand, like when driving. And sometimes, the situation requires you to be more extroverted.
Sometimes you need to you also use your other hand, like when driving. And sometimes, the situation requires you to be more extroverted.
October 3, 2025 at 6:24 AM
Remember that introversion is a preference, like being left or right handed.
Sometimes you need to you also use your other hand, like when driving. And sometimes, the situation requires you to be more extroverted.
Sometimes you need to you also use your other hand, like when driving. And sometimes, the situation requires you to be more extroverted.
Reposted by Anna Seabourne
Empathy + Action = A Better World
Thank you, Jane Goodall
Thank you, Jane Goodall
October 2, 2025 at 3:20 AM
Empathy + Action = A Better World
Thank you, Jane Goodall
Thank you, Jane Goodall
One introvert advantage is our ability to stop ourselves from putting our foot in it before the words leave our mouths.
September 22, 2025 at 9:25 PM
One introvert advantage is our ability to stop ourselves from putting our foot in it before the words leave our mouths.
The reason why you’re motivated yet never seem to get anything done 🧵 1/5
September 7, 2025 at 4:56 PM
The reason why you’re motivated yet never seem to get anything done 🧵 1/5