I consider myself to be an extrovert. I love being around people and find that I gain enjoyment from being around them, but the truth is that we have a little bit of both introvert and extrovert in all of us. Introverts have come into popularity with Susan Cailn’s Quiet: The Power of Introverts In A World That Just Can’t Stop Talking. The book highlights the power of introverts in the working world and how society needs to start catering to their needs. If you’re trying to tap into that introverted side of yourself, read on because maybe you’ve seen these signs in your own life.
You’re Probably Friends With Highly Extroverted People- What’s that saying? Opposites attract? The same is true for introverts and extroverts. For introverts, being friends with a more extroverted person provides the balance that they need in friendships. Extroverts insist on a night on the town, while introverts insist on a quiet night in, and the two learn in the benefits of both.
You’re Less Attached To Your Phone- You usually don’t feel the need to text back right away, and aren’t waiting for the newest app craze. Considering that introverts like to do things at their own pace, it makes sense that they wait a bit before checking their phone.
You’re More Likely To Be A Creative- Introverts are writers. They keep journals and sketch books near and dear to their hearts. They tend to create in order to recharge and get in tune with themselves.
Sometimes Doing Nothing Is Your Kind Of Thing- Extroverts are interested in doing, seeing, and talking. They’re always up and at it. Chances are, if you’re an introvert, you’re more interested in spending some time on your own and focusing on your own thoughts. You need a quiet night or two every once in a while.
Crowds And Schmoozing Aren’t Your Thing- A night out? Fine. But more than that and you’re wrecked. Introverts aren’t the type to be amongst crowds or meeting new people. It’s just takes them a while to get into the groove of it and they need a moment on their own before going at it again.
