Hiding in the Bathroom: How to Get Out There When You'd Rather Stay Home

Very insightful, full of useful information for personal and professional development and growth. Challenges to think and act outside the comfort zone. Highly recommending it

I have worked for myself my entire life (I'm 54 at the time of this posting), mostly from home. I found out early on in life that I just could not stomach going to a certain place of work every day. The few times I have had to go into an office, I had to work longer hours because I got zero done in an open office setting with people interrupting you right and left. I have also always traded "success" (more money, more accolades), for a lifestyle I enjoy, doing what I love (I'm a writer, communicator and speaker). Most people would not guess meeting me in person that I am an introvert - that I love my down time and that I am quite happy working in my PJs and in bed most of the time. I like, Morra, take long naps and I sleep an average of 9 hours a night. I was relieved to hear that other women (Morra in particular) also simply need to take to bed for a few days to recover from a conference or business travel. I could so relate to how she explains that she has anticipatory anxiety before phone calls (Raising both hands saying ME TOO!) ... Like her, once I'm on the phone I can do ten calls in a row. I love that the book is not only about social anxiety or introversion, but gives insight as to how you can leverage your anxiety to further your business, negotiate YOUR way, deal with FOMO (yes to not wanting to travel and yet having FOMO when your friends are invited to an exclusive event). I love how she breaks down business costs, gives tips for managing your small business (mine is small purposefully and I just don't think I would enjoy scaling), etc. while staying true to your morals and values. When I met Morra a few years ago at a conference I would never have guessed she is an introvert or that she deals with anxiety. I am guessing she never suspected I share those same traits big time. I recommended this book to my business manager who happens to be an extrovert, because there is so much to be gleaned from it if you don't fit into the classic entrepreneurial or corporate mold. Kudos.

Contrary to the book's subtitle, this is not a book for or about introverts. It is for socially anxious, overworked people, primarily women, who feel the need to constantly compare themselves with others. (Very few men were interviewed or quoted.) Some socially anxious people are introverts, but not all, and some introverts are socially anxious, but not all. The author describes herself as having an extreme case of social anxiety.Unfortunately, in its hyper-focus on social anxiety and fears, the book perpetuates many myths about introverts. In fact:- Introverts are not necessarily either socially anxious or socially awkward.- Introverts do not necessarily need to scale back their activities or ambitions, as the author implies. They only need to choose their activities and ambitions so they're compatible with their personality.- Many introverts have no problem whatsoever saying no. She spends a whole chapter on this issue.- Some introverts do not experience FOMO (fear of missing out), do not constantly compare themselves with others, and are self-confident and grounded.Because I am a psychologically healthy introvert, I did not like this book one bit and objected to many of its generalizations.

Morra manages to hit on a tremendous number of topics I've always thought about but haven't had the words. Why *do* we insist on open office cultures, the 9 to 5 structure, and florescent lights? Isn't it time to rethink business and how we show up to work? This book shines a light on all of the ways that work culture doesn't work for introverted, quiet, anxious, people (or frankly even introspective people who need a minute to think). I loved reading the specific tools for how to find work+life fit, and ways of thinking about success not as a skyrocketing billion-dollar company, but ready as a steady march that also allows the style and type of life you want to live.We often conflate the idea of a "leader" with the fearless extrovert salesperson, the charmer, but the reality is probably a lot different: most of Silicon Valley's entrepreneurs are also awkward introverts and in this book, Morra pioneers a new style of leadership: a quieter, more introspective, softer leader, but one that isn't any less ambitious or driven. Just one that goes after the work in a different way. Bravo, beautiful book.

You know that saying/book that basically goes.. sometime's he's just not that into you? Well sometimes you are just not that into being around people. You like people- but on your own terms. And not all the time. Morra's stories and advice strike that perfect balance between being universal and yet personal. You feel like she read your mind but yet so much in this book is relatable. The best part is the actual solutions and specific things she gives us that we can put into action immediately. This book made me feel so calm and understood. I plan to give it to all my friends this holiday season. It truly is a gift.

I listened to this book on tape from my local library twice before I decided that there was just too much information in it to not be able to read it and highlight stuff that I want to have at my fingertips. So I bought it. It is a great reference tool for every introvert who needs a helping hand once in a while. I am not a high functioning introvert so it is nice to connect with Morra, who has been highly successful at many things that she has tried despite being an introvert. She not only gave me tools to try in my own life but she also gave me hope!

As an expert in my field, and an introvert, I have literally hidden in the bathroom...this is such a great,down-to-earth book, filled with rock solid advice, and was greatly beneficial in letting me know I'm not the only one who occasionally hides. I'd give this more stars if more stars were available.

Morra leads with putting herself out there and presents a valuable treasure chest of advice, experience, insights, challenges and checklists for pulling yourself together and joining her.

Really appreciated this book. Thank you, Morra, for the advice and encouragement! Very nice content and structure, and enjoyed reading about your personal experiences.

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