Most introverts are highly sensitive to external stimulation, so we need less of it, especially at work. Introverts’ stimulation comes from within, so we have all the internal stimulation we need as we are busy analyzing, creating, building and solving the world’s problems! Our friends, the extroverts, need external stimulation. The energy, attention and interaction from others helps them create.
Make your workspace uniquely yours. Some of us like music playing at our desks, while others find it distracting. Figure out what’s best for you. Just because everyone else has music playing at their desks doesn’t mean it’s what’s best for your needs.
Many of us prefer minimal lighting, especially when we’re busy creating something fabulous, so turn your lights off. Use the natural light from the window. If you don’t have a window or it’s a dark outside, buy a lamp with a bulb that warms your space and puts a smile on your face. Learn to love a lamp because it sets the mood, sets the tone and helps distract in your invisible cocoon from the exterior “noise” that surrounds and sometimes invades the introverted soul.