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- [Narrator] Hey, Psych2goers,
and welcome back to another video.
Thank you all so much for your love and support,
which has enables us to make yet another exploration
into everyday psychology.
So, let's begin.
Did you know that 25 to 40% of the global population
identify as introverts?
That makes up to 2.8 billion people world over.
Even so, do you constantly feel pressured to
be more extroverted, and act against your nature?
Introverts are still highly misunderstood
and often misjudged as cold, aloof,
awkward, or unfriendly
by those that don't understand them.
With that said,
here are nine things that introverts
naturally excel at over extroverts.
Number one, active listening.
Do you like to listen more than talk?
Because of your quiet and thoughtful nature,
introverts are naturally adept at active
and attentive listening.
You will allow the other person to present their
point of view,
and you're more than happy to let them go on
without feeling the need to interrupt them.
This is because introverts tend to shy away
from being the center of attention,
even in conversations.
Number two, keeping secrets.
Is it very often that others confide in you?
How easy is it for you to keep their confidences.
When it comes to keeping secrets
and other sensitive information,
introverts are far better at it than any extrovert
could ever be.
Why?
Because you're much less talkative,
and you understand the importance of a person's privacy.
You are not at all interested
in seeking the attention of others,
especially not if it comes at the cost of another's trust.
Three, introspection.
Do you often find yourself analyzing your own
actions and thoughts?
Another area where introverts excel at,
is introspection and self-reflection.
You spend a lot of time lost in your own
rich inner world.
You're more intuitive, insightful, self-aware,
and highly in tune with your emotions.
And this is also why introverts tend to gravitate towards
hobbies like painting, photography,
playing music, writing, gardening or baking.
Because it allows you to be alone with your thoughts.
Number four, reading emotions.
Are you good at reading faces?
Do you easily pick up the vibe around someone?
Introverts have a natural talent for reading
the emotions of others.
Because of your keen observation skills,
and boundless empathy,
you can easily tell how others are feeling,
just from the look on their face,
the tone of their voice or their actions.
For this reason, introverts make such good
non-verbal communicators.
Because of how quickly and adeptly
they can pick up on things
most other people wouldn't even notice.
Which brings us to our next point.
Five, careful observations.
One of the key differences between
extroverts and introverts,
is the way they process information.
Extroverts are more externally oriented,
so they process things out loud.
But introverts, that's you,
are more internally oriented.
You often keep things to yourself,
and soak up as much information as you can.
As a result, your critical thinking
and careful observation skills are polished,
as you take time analyzing and understanding
the people around you.
Number six, deep conversations.
Do you balk at the prospect of small talk?
Are you always craving meaningful conversations?
While extroverts may be more gifted at socializing
and making small talk,
introverts have mastered the art of deep conversations
without even trying.
You thrive in social situations
where you get to discuss and debate about topics
that you are truly interested in.
Number seven, strategic thinking.
Do you deliberate at length before replying?
Are you extra cautious about wording your responses?
Because most introverts don't enjoy talking too much,
they often choose their words very careful
and think before they speak.
And while it does take you longer to formulate a response
than most people,
it's only because you listen so attentively,
and want to make sure that your meaning
is clear and concise.
The same goes for your decision making process.
You strategically ponder all the possible outcomes
before making a choice.
Number eight, problem solving.
With careful consideration and strategic thinking
comes an incredible gift for problem solving
that a large majority of introverts are blessed with.
Imaginative and resourceful.
You put your thoughtful nature to good use,
by looking inwards for ideas and inspiration.
Whether it's a personal problem, an argument
in need of compromise, or something else entirely.
It won't stop you mulling over a dilemma
until you've found a solution for it,
because you have an
all the answers are within me sort of mindset.
And number nine, compassionate leadership.
Finally, but perhaps most importantly.
While both introverts and extroverts
have the potential to be great leaders,
it's in compassionate leadership
that introverts truly shine.
An introverted leader's greatest advantage
is their compassion for the people they're leading.
Studies show that introverted leaders
are more effective at building relationships,
fostering loyalty, and motivating people,
because of their lessened need for attention.
It allows others to feel more seen for their contributions.
You are also more open to listening to the ideas
and suggestions of others,
because you tend to have a less dominant leadership style.
So, do you agree with the points mentioned?
Did this help you realize some good reasons
why you should embrace the quiet strength
that comes from being an introvert?
Let us know in the comments below.
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As always, thanks so much for watching,
and we'll see ya soon.