According
to Urban Dictionary, an introvert is someone who prefers to spend time alone in
order to recharge their inner being. He/she may appear to be shy to others, but
that is not necessarily an accurate label. Interacting with people and
attention to multiple sources of stimuli tends to draw down an introvert's
energy causing them to eventually withdraw to spend time alone to re-energize.
Extrovert
is the direct opposite of introvert and there is a thin line between them where
most people find themselves. If you are able to identify some traits of
introversion and that of extroversion in you, then you may be one of the 70%
people worldwide who fall within.
As you go
through this article, one thing you should note is that being an introvert does
not mean that you are shy or socially anxious.
According to many theories of personality, every individual has a degree of both
introversion and extroversion but we most often tend to show one.
The theory
of introversion and extroversion is quite confusing as it might be surprising to
identify that those people you know to be socially active might be introverts.
If you feel
down and less good being an introvert, you don’t need to worry anymore because
this article is meant to help you stand on your feet. Davas Book has compiled
some genius traits that are mostly found in introverts and are presented below.
1. Spending time and engaging with a lot of people drains your energy.
How do you
feel being around a lot of people? Do you feel exhausted? After a long
interaction with people or a group, do feel so exhausted to the
extent that you feel like secluding yourself and spending some quality time
with yourself alone? If your answers are yes to all of these questions, then
you might possess some traits of an introvert. Unlike extroverts who are
energized from such situations, introverts tend to lose energy.
The above paragraph does not mean introverts always avoid social gathering. Some
introverts prefer spending time with a social group especially a group of close
friends or family.
2. You have small close friends.
In most
cultures, introverts are often misconceived as they don’t like people. An
introvert will love to spend time with his few close friends than with a large
social circle. Introverts are not quick in choosing their friend and tend to
choose their friends more carefully. They don’t allow their friends to choose
them but they rather choose their friends. They prefer long-lasting closeness
or relationship.
Unlike
extroverts that have a lot of friends, introverts may not have so many friends
but they make sure the little they have stays forever
3. You love to work independently.
Introverts
feel good doing jobs that involve independence. Jobs that come with a lot of
social interaction repels most introverts. Jobs like writing, artist, graphic
designing among others mostly attracts introverts.
In school,
most introverts do not like the idea of working in groups and would love to do
school projects alone. They often give out their best when they do it alone.
This is not
to say introverts are less productive when they work with others but they just
prefer working in isolation so as to gain a maximum focus and produce content
with high quality.
4. You enjoy being alone.
Introverts
are most often revived or re-energized by spending time alone. This does not
mean an average introvert fancy being alone all the time. They get stressed up
when they engage in too much socializing.
They most
at times enjoy doing activities like writing, reading, gardening and watching
movies alone. If you are that type of person who feels so good spending a few
quality hours alone, you might possess an introvert personality trait.
5. They appear to be wise.
Most
introverts are noted for thinking before they talk. They have the tendency to
processing information deeper before acting on it. They weigh difference
outcome and possibilities before they present an answer to a question.
6. You are fond of raising your hands
last when a question is asked.
Unlike
extroverts who are ever ready and eager to raise their hands or quickly
volunteer, introverts prefer to stay calm for others to make a move first
before they come in. This does not make them less brilliant, they just enjoy
sitting back and watch people take the centre page.
7. Introverts contribute less in
meetings.
During
meetings and discussions, people with high introversion mostly feel reluctant
in passing their comments but rather keep their ideas and contributions to
themselves unless they have been asked to come out with their contributions.
8. You are mostly described by people
as quiet.
One basic
characteristic of an introvert widely known is, being quiet and reserved. They
are also tagged as being shy but not all introverts fall within the shy tag.
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9. Acquire knowledge through
observation.
Unlike
extroverts who prefer learning through hands-on experience, introverts prefer
learning by watching. They learn best by observing. They tend to build up their
skills somewhere private.
10. Introverts have a keen eye for detail.
They are
capable of noticing details that others do not.
You’d rather be an expert at one thing than try to do everything.
You’d rather be an expert at one thing than try to do everything.
You
actively avoid any shows that might involve audience participation.
They are
capable of expressing or communicating better in writing than in person.
They are
trustworthy and very good at keeping secrets.
Can you
believe that some people are unaware they are introverts? Especially if they
are not the “shy type.”
Never
mistook an introvert’s quietness and reserved nature as being timid.
Downgrading introversion in unfair, because, both extroversion and introversion
have their benefits and drawbacks depending on the situation.
Introverts
are not boring. The fact that they talk small or engage less in social
activities does not make them boring. Trust me they are fun to be with
especially if they feel comfortable around you and are ready to open up to you.
How many of these traits do you find in you? If you find more than half of it in you then you can say that you are a proud introvert.
How many of these traits do you find in you? If you find more than half of it in you then you can say that you are a proud introvert.
Thank you for reading this piece. Hoping It will help. Good Luck.
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