Small Things That INTROVERTS Feel Happily and Enjoy

Small Things That INTROVERTS Feel Happily and Enjoy

Empty elevators:

There is nothing like that reassuring feeling when the cart stops, the doors open, and the small compartment is nice and empty and inviting. No small talk for the immediate future brings a sigh of relief. The 45-second ride can feel like hours with another person inside.

My superpower is disappearing to the corners or, disappearing completely.

Rainy days:

There is something so calming about having an excuse to stay inside and engage in solo activities without feeling guilty.

It’s not because I don’t want to look at you. It’s that I don’t want to be seen.

No Plans:

While our more outgoing peers might be bored with this idea, introverts are excited at the thought of having no plans, and all evening to do these non-plans.

According to recent research that explored this exact thing, "Extroverts have a more active dopamine reward system," making them more able to tolerate social situations that would normally exhaust their introverted counterparts.

A large group of people is called a “no thanks”.

Dinner:

When meeting at a neutral location, it's easier to know when the activity is over, and therefore less awkward to leave. At someone's house, there is that obligation to linger and talk after dinner that many introverts dread.

My idea of a fun night was diving into a massive pile of To Be Read books stacked near my dresser.

Plan is Cancelled:

That feeling of relief when you see the words, "We are sorry to inform you that unfortunately tonight's event is cancelled.

I love the word “canceled“. Canceled plans, canceled classes, canceled parties, you name it.

Texting:

Better yet, if a call is needed, it is precipitated by a text that explains why the call is needed.

Instead of just "Call me when you can," which sends a jolt of anxiety through many people, a text explaining what the call is about helps decrease the inevitable overthinking that happens prior to getting on the phone.

Many introverts dread the "What are you up to on Saturday?" texts for this reason. Why? Are you getting married? Do you need me to help you move? I need details!

Do you feel harassed by the “read receipt” feature for text messaging?

Bless You:

Is it just me, or is this very arbitrary? Why not when I cough? Or burp? All joking aside, I know the reason behind it, but still, I find it bizarre and invasive that someone is listening and responding to my bodily functions, and then I am obligated to respond with a thank you.

Perhaps it is the obligatory element that feels odd to so many of us who are inside our own heads.

What I lack in social skills, I make it up for hiding-people skills.

Meetings Online:

No small talk required with the people around us before the meeting starts? And no obligatory lingering for small talk after it ends? Yes! Introverts are frequently exhausted by small talk.

Superficial conversations can feel tedious, trivial, and even tiring. Yet people who are more outgoing socially usually can not relate to this exhaustion.

Everyone shines, given the right lighting.

Independence:

Unique and fiercely independent, introverts are more inclined to let their own inner resources guide them than follow the crowd.

We do our best work — and are our happiest — when we have the freedom to explore ideas, spend time alone, and be self-directed and independent.

I need space from a world that is filled with millions of mouths that talk too much but never have anything to say.

Time to wind down:

Yes, we introverts need downtime after big parties and networking events to recharge our energy. But we also need downtime after “little” things, too.

Because we’re wired to process ideas and events deeply, introverts may get very drained by, say, a stressful day at work, shopping in a crowded mall, or a heated conversation with a significant other.

Time to unwind allows us to fully comprehend what we just experienced — and lower our stimulation level to one that’s more comfortable and sustainable.

I don’t hate people. I just feel better when they are not around.