Most people think introverts are different from them. Introverts and extroverts are opposites. Most people are middle-of-the-road. 30%–50% are introverts. Like Zuckerberg, Gates, and Eastwood, Gandhi, Einstein, Roosevelt, and Mother Teresa were introverts.
Introversion is not shyness, social anxiety, or low self-esteem. As an introvert, Susan Cain's book "The Force of the Discreet" helped me stop thinking introversion was a flaw or a mental illness.
Introverts are quiet, reserved, and thoughtful. They prefer introspection to stimulation. Introverts use energy, unlike extroverts who get energy from socialising.
Many personality theories state that everyone has a degree of introversion and extroversion. Carl Jung popularised introversion and extraversion. Later theories like the Big Five included them.
Understanding our body's physiology helps explain why some people are extroverted and others introverted. The body's response to the environment is crucial.
Brainstem neurons form the reticular activating system (RAS). These neurons control wakefulness. It regulates information processing while awake. SAR raises arousal in response to environmental threats. Be vigilant.
Arousal is different for everyone. Some naturally have high arousal, while others have low.
Introverts spend too much energy socialising. They don't avoid social events, but they prefer quality time with good friends.
After a day of socialising, an introvert may want to relax and recharge in a quiet place. Introverts like simple fun. It only takes an afternoon alone. A time to enjoy your hobbies and recharge.
If you have few close friends, you're probably introverted. Introverts prefer long-term, intimate relationships. Additionally, they prefer one-on-one interactions.
If you're shy and can't let go, you're introverted. Introverts are quiet, shy, asocial, and individualistic. Introverts may be shy, but their reserve is not. They often choose their words carefully to avoid pointless chatter.
If busy social situations overwhelm you, you're introverted. Introverts feel uncomfortable and oversensitive in busy environments. However, extroverts thrive in active, non-boring environments.
If you seek self-knowledge, you may be introverted. They think things over alone. Due to their introversion, they often reflect on their own experiences. They value self-reflection.
If you learn best by watching, you may be introverted. Introverts learn by watching others. When learning from experience, they prefer privacy. A place to practise without an audience.
Introverts dislike socially demanding jobs. Independent careers are great. Introverts may enjoy working as accountants, writers, computer programmers, or artists.
There are benefits to having an introverted temperament. You have a lower propensity to act foolishly, such as by disparaging someone whose viewpoint differs from your own. You enjoy thinking, so being by yourself won't bore you as much. The only risk is that strangers might assume you think you are better than others.
Introverts are amazing, profound individuals with a lot of charisma. If you fit this description, be happy and capitalise on your advantages. Needing a lot of alone time and preferring your own company to making friends are both perfectly normal human traits. Your personality includes introversion, plain and simple.
There is nothing wrong with it that needs to be fixed or altered. Additionally, remember that even though your personality tends to stay fairly consistent throughout your life, it is not completely fixed.