Introducing an Introvert

         Confession is often an avoidance of change,If I confess , I don't have to accept responsibility for changing it: "I confess .It's beyond my control " And it shifts the burden:"you've heard it , now what are you going to do about it?"
                                                                      Hugh Prather

So this is not my confession.But Yes I am an introvert.Research suggests that I was born this way.So there is not much I can do about it , other than rewire my brain  (Not possible with the current technology )

Extroverts outnumber us by a ratio of 3:1.

So we are the minority , always.

Lets have a breakup of what makes us different from the extroverts.

Introverts:

Enjoy time alone
Consider only deep relationships as friends
Feel drained after outside activities, even if they were fun
Good listener
Appear calm and self-contained
Think then speak or act

Extroverts:

Like to be in the thick of things
Relish variety
Know lots of people, considers lots of people friends
Enjoy chit-chatting, even to strangers
Feel stoked after activity
Speak or act then think OR think while speaking


Well , this does not apply exactly to everybody , so I have attached a 'Self Assessment' questionnaire which will determine your introversion or extroversion.

Advantages
Introverts Possess:

10) Work Well With Others, Especially In One-to-One Relationships

9) Maintain Long-Term Friendships

8) Flexible

7) Independent

6) Strong Ability To Concentrate

5) Self-Reflective

4) Responsible

3) Creative, Out-of-the-Box thinking

2) Analytical Skills That Integrate Complexity

1) Studious and Smart


Misconceptions
About Introverts:

10) Party Poopers

9) Unfriendly

8) Nerds

7) Lacking Social Skills

6) Won't Talk

5) Don't Like People

4) Withdrawn

3) Loner

2) Shy

1) Hermit

We'll have more on this in the future.

 

Oh yes.I used to be uncomfortable around starngers , but no more.I'm constantly improving.

Attachment: SelfAssessment.pdf