Life As An Introvert

(-Stephen Hawking)

     Contrary to what most people think, an introvert is not simply a person who is shy. In fact, being shy has little to do with being an introvert! Shyness has an element of apprehension, nervousness and anxiety. Basically, an introvert is a person who is energized by being alone and whose energy is drained by being around other people.

     Introverts like me, are more concerned with the inner world of our mind. we enjoy thinking, exploring our thoughts and feelings. After being with people for any length of time, such as at a party, we need time alone to "recharge." lol. When introverts want to be alone, it is not, by itself, a sign of depression. It means that we either need to regain our energy from being around people or that we simply want the time to be with their own thoughts. Being introspective, though, does not mean that an introvert never has conversations. However, those conversations are generally about ideas and concepts...weird ideas.

     An introvert is likely to enjoy time spent alone and find less reward in time spent with large groups of people, though they may enjoy interactions with close friends. Because you enjoy reflecting on your own thoughts, you’ll be less likely to get bored when you're alone than someone who needs constant social stimulation.

      Signs of an Introvert personality like me include;
I enjoy having time to myself: When i have the chance to take a break, i'd rather spend time, playing video games, or just listening to music. That quiet time is important to my sense of well-being even though there are plenty of times that i can enjoy social get-togethers.
My best thinking occurs when i'm by myself. if i'm to come up with a creative solution, i'll need some time to work the problem out on my own. Having the opportunity to reflect quietly on a problem allows me/us to make the maximum use of my/our ability to engage in original thought, and to produce results about which we can feel proud.
i'm always the last to raise my hand when someone asks for something from a group, i'll explain...as you might remember from your primary and secondary school days, there were some students whose hands are always up into the air when the teacher asked a question or needed someone to volunteer. Extraverts tend to be ready and eager to stand out in any academic or social situation. We introverts just sit back and let others take center stage. It’s not that I know less than others, I just don’t feel a particular need to be in that limelight.
People ask for our opinion... Just as introverts are less likely to volunteer in public situations, they are also less likely to volunteer opinions or advice in less public settings. Whether it’s a family discussion or a staff meeting to decide how to market new products, people high in introversion will keep their views to themselves and let the noisy extraverts take control. Because of this, and because your advice may indeed be highly valued, it’s likely that if you’re constantly being asked like "hey, WHAT DO YOU THINK?” it might suggest that your behavior sends a message to others to focus to your attention and thoughts inward.
     
     Giving yourself permission to be a little more open in revealing your thoughts and feelings may help you make the best of both worlds, being true to your personality while not erring in the direction of seeming antisocial. Now notice that;
A broken clock is correct two times a day
The word "dreamt" is the only common word in the English language that ends in "mt"
You cannot hear anyone if you are talking