A lot of people are introverts, but what does that mean?

A lot of people are introverts, but what does that mean?

Our brains think of introverts as antisocial, awkward, or shy right away. So if you want to be an introvert, you might want to be a hermit. Most people don't know what an introvert is, though.

We all have a range of introversion and extroversion. People often judge someone based on where they fall on that spectrum. An introvert is less extroverted than someone more extroverted.

Carl Jung is said to have invented introversion and extroversion.

"Introversion is when the libido turns inward, which shows a negative relationship between the subject and the object." In this case, interest does not move toward the object but instead moves away from the subject. Phenomenological, empirical, and Jungian approaches are all used to look at the experience of introversion.

How did we become this way? How did we become introverted and extroverted? Socialization is a very important part of the process. You can see how you acted or responded to social situations when you were a child, and those same traits may be still there in the present. It all comes down to what you're born with, how your parents raised you, and how your friends treated you when you were young.

Social interactions are fun for outgoing people.

They are more outgoing and get a lot of energy from spending time with other people. Those who are introverts like to be alone and do well in quiet places. We love the chance to think about ourselves and are more cautious in social situations. Solitude should be celebrated and not be feared. It is good for our mental health and our ability to work. Having our approval doesn't make us feel better, and we don't need it from anyone else. However, solitude should not be confused with being lonely.

If you're an introvert, your thoughts are likely to be very deep, making small talk hard.

Many people think that introverts can't learn to be good at certain social situations, but Susan Cain, author of "Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Thinking," says they can.

Networking events and parties aren't as good as having one-on-one talks with people. The idea is that a smaller social interaction, like one-on-one, gives one a sense of control over the social situation, rather than dealing with a completely unknown social situation. In addition, having small or less intimidating social interactions makes you feel better.

The nervous systems of some introverts might be more sensitive to certain stimuli or multiple stimuli at the same time. This might make them feel overwhelmed by a party or many other people. To take in everything all at once can be tiring, but it can also be fun.

A lot of people have said to me in the past, "But you're so outgoing and friendly around us!" There is nothing wrong with being introverted. I can be a little extroverted when around my family and friends. I want to dispel a few myths about introverts. Here are a few:

Introversion isn't the same as being shy.

Those who like to keep things quiet aren't the only people who do that. Even if you get your energy from something other than food or drink, you can be shy. Getting used to one's new surroundings is what shyness is all about. Extroverts who are shy at first can show their outgoing side once they get used to their new surroundings. Being shy and being overwhelmed by too much socializing are two separate things.

It's not true that introverts don't like to socialize with everyone.

Sometimes, we want to socialize with people of our own choice and for a set amount of time. We are happy when we plan social events that aren't too noisy, like a small get-together or meeting up with one or two friends. When we are with friends and family, we can be ourselves, especially fully charged.

Some people think that introverts are sad and lonely because they spend a lot of time alone. Most of us don't think of ourselves as lonely. We like to do things on our own.

Introverts don't want to hang out.

We don't go out as much as our extroverted friends, but we like to see our friends on our own time when our social battery is full. If we say no to going out, it might be because we don't feel ready or excited enough. We love the person and enjoy their company.