Do you know people who are too shy to interact or speak up, who prefer their own company and actually enjoy it? It often leaves people with personality traits different than that of introverts, befuddled to see introverts having the time of their lives- alone!
Here is a write up to help you understand more about introverted people.
“Telling an introvert to go to a party is like telling a saint to go to Hell.”
-Criss Jami, Killosophy
Introduction to Introverts
Merriam Webster defines introversion as the state of or tendency toward being predominantly concerned with and obtaining gratification from one’s own mental life.
Introvert is one of the, basic personality types according to the theories of the 20th-century Swiss psychiatrist Carl Jung. According to these theories, an introvert is a person whose interest is generally directed inward toward his own feelings and thoughts.
The typical introvert is shy, contemplative, and reserved and tends to have difficulty adjusting to social situations. Excessive daydreaming and introspection, careful balancing of considerations before reaching decisions, and withdrawal under stress are also typical of the introverted personality.
Takeaway:
- In simpler words, introversion is the state of being shy and quiet, and preferring to be alone than in company of people.
- Introverts are people whose character traits are marked by signs of introversion. These are the quiet, observant wallflowers who stick to the corners than the limelight.
Fun Fact:
Scientifically, introverts are highly sensitive to dopamine (feel good hormone) and large quantities of it can make them overstimulated as opposed to extraverts.
Signs of Introversion
- They prefer to be alone than seek company.
- Too much socializing often drains them of their energy.
- They may prefer writing over vocalising things. They are often not great talkers.
“Writing is something you do alone. Its a profession for introverts who want to tell you a story but don’t want to make eye contact while doing it.”
John Green
- They may fear social confrontations and speaking in large groups due to a fear of humiliation.
- They usually have a public and private self.
- They tend have impeccable ability of concentration and can concentrate for long periods of time.
- They usually have a small circle of friends.
- They tend to need time for decision making and are likely to struggle with overthinking.
- They mentally rehearse before speaking.
- They are in constant need of privacy
- They tend to be observant and pick up things by observing them.
- Vulnerable to bouts of anxiousness or social anxiety.
Conclusion:
Some people enjoy their own company, some people are apprehensive in sharing everything about themselves, some people prefer solicitude, some people prefer to speak less, some people don’t open up to others or take time.
Prodding people to come out of a place that you deem lonely might not always be the brightest idea. Don’t become energy vampires, draining people of their energy.
Give introverts the berth they need to thrive and grow.
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