- [Narrator] Hey Psych2Goers, welcome back.
Are you an introvert?
Do you prefer to spend time alone
and being moreso by yourself?
Introversion and extroversion personality orientations
were first created by psychologist, Carl Jung
in the early 1900s.
Extroverts are more outspoken
and get energy from interacting with other people,
whereas introverts feel drained in social settings
and prefer to keep more to themselves.
Introversion and extroversion both exist on a vast spectrum,
with varying traits
to go along with each of these personality types.
Are you curious if you're a true introvert
or want to learn more about introversion?
Here are eight signs you are a true introvert.
Number one.
You are very observant.
Are you someone who's very observant?
Do you like to people-watch?
Have you always been able to notice
slight changes in your environment?
When you're a true introvert,
you are the first one to notice a friend's new haircut
or their new outfit.
You pick up on slight differences
in a person's body language and facial expressions.
You generally can read the room
and recognize the energies
that other people are bringing into your space.
Introverts often learn things through careful observation,
rather than impulsive execution.
This observant quality really helps you develop
a heightened sense of your surroundings
and the people within them.
Number two.
You're a great listener.
Do you think you're a good, active listener?
Do you listen to and acknowledge your friends or family
when they come to you with a problem?
Introverts are good active listeners.
Dr. Laurie Helgoe, author of Introvert Power:
Why Your Inner Life Is Your Hidden Strength
states that introverts process information internally,
and that skill allows them to hear, understand,
and provide carefully considered insight
when they do respond.
You tend to be the best one to go to
when someone has to vent.
You have the ability to set aside
your personal thoughts and feelings
in order to respectfully allow others to process
and reflect on their emotions.
You establish trust and transparency
through how you attentively listen to others.
So, your friends and family probably count on you
to be there for them and provide the support they need
in the heat of the moment.
Number three.
You are highly introspective.
Are you remarkably introspective?
Introverts have a very active internal monologue
and are masterful at the art of introspective thinking.
You have a natural curiosity and a reflective attitude
that helps you to carefully devise plans in your head
before moving forward and choosing to put them into action.
This contemplative thinking
allows you to keep in touch with your authenticity,
because you're able to closely monitor your thoughts,
feelings, and emotions.
Number four.
You think before you speak.
Do you like to feel prepared
before executing any plan of action,
including a conversation?
A true introvert feels the need to rehearse
and carefully formulate approaches and responses
to certain conversations.
You think before you speak and choose your words wisely,
especially in order to avoid miscommunications
and misunderstandings.
You most likely appreciate writing over talking.
So you feel far more comfortable texting
or writing an email,
rather than calling someone or talking in person.
Number five.
You are creative.
Do you think more outside the box?
Do you have a unique or uncommon perspective on things
and deal with abstract reasoning?
True introverts are extraordinarily creative.
Because you are introspective and curious,
you seek out solutions to problems
and are into creative problem-solving.
When social settings drain you as an introvert,
you typically choose to relax
through some sort of creative outlet.
This lets you rest and recharge.
After a long day at school or work,
you look forward to spending time
engaging in your favorite hobbies,
whether it's cooking something delicious, playing music,
writing in a journal, or indulging in self-care.
Number six.
You experience emotions intensely.
Are you very aware and in touch with your feelings?
Do you feel the same way
about the connections you have with other people?
When you are a true introvert,
you have a heightened level of emotional sensitivity.
This sensitivity comes with both positive
and negative impacts.
For example.
You might have a great amount of empathy for others
on one hand,
but on the other hand,
you might also struggle with mental health issues.
A study conducted by the United States
National Center for Biotechnology Information
shows that introverts are more likely to develop depression.
The study stated that introversion acts in concert
with personality variables,
including neuroticism and a feeling-type personality.
Introverts, especially when under high levels of stress
can absorb and internalize external feelings
and often misidentify those feelings as their own.
Although this serves as an inconvenience at times,
you also have the ability to feel great empathy
for your fellow people.
Number seven.
You are a thoughtful type of networker.
It's an occasion for any introvert
to attend a social gathering.
Because of this, you probably try
to make every interaction with others meaningful.
You are someone who values quality over quantity
and you'll use every opportunity
to make a good first impression.
You approach making connections with new people
with intention and mindfulness, and thoughtfulness
in order to formulate a secure foundation
before having further interactions with other people.
A true introvert is someone who networks thoughtfully
and chooses to move with intention through a crowd
or at a gathering.
And number eight, you are an excellent leader.
Do you have a skillset
made up of compassionate leadership skills?
True introverts can make some of the best leaders
and role models.
There's been Rosa Parks, Mahatma Gandhi,
Barack Obama, and Albert Einstein for example.
These are just a few of the many people
who have a great impact on the world and they achieved this
with the help of their distinctively introverted qualities.
When you are a mindful communicator, an amazing listener,
and are observant and introspective,
this gives the ideal characteristics
to successfully carry and coach a team of differing players.
Do you relate to any of the signs of being a true introvert?
Are you an introvert yourself?
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