Those Who Prefer To Be Alone Have These 11 Unique Personality Traits
Not everyone can be outgoing. Some of us prefer to be alone,
and that’s okay too. Research shows there are so many reasons why being alone
(and liking it) isn’t such a bad thing, and this video will show you why!
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Every individual has a variety of ideas, characteristics, perspectives and preferences
unique to them. If you find yourself having a difficult time finding common ground with outgoing
individuals (life of the party, natural-born leaders, always wanting the spotlight types)
it might be because you can’t relate to them. Not every person enjoys having the attention
solely on them or feels the most comfortable in a group setting. Some prefer to have more intimate
conversations or deeper relationships and aren’t able to find that with many
people. If you’re someone who finds yourself avoiding large crowds or group settings and
feel most comfortable when you’re alone with your own thoughts, you might be an introvert.
The problem with being an introvert is we’re currently living in a society that promotes
opening your life to others, no matter how constructed it may be through outlets such
as social media. Introverts are often greeted with stereotypes and are misunderstood by others,
making it hard for them to see their nature as something positive. Sometimes we’re made to
feel like being alone is weird or wrong. Society projects the idea that the “average” or “normal”
person should want to socialize, be around people and make as many friends as possible.
This is a common perception reinforced by society. For those who do enjoy being alone,
maybe even more so than being around people, their lack of desire to socialize or build
multiple relationships can become confusing for not only them but the people around them.
However, we’re here to give you introverts some good news.
You’re not the only one and it’s not weird! Although socializing can be important,
and relationships can be healthy and beneficial, there’s actually a ton of benefits and personality
traits people that enjoy being alone also gain by taking that extra time for themselves.
In case you don’t believe us, keep watching as we count down the 11 reasons why wanting
to be alone can actually be good for you. And stay tuned, because at the
end we’ll also tell you about a few unique personality traits that most extroverts have!
11. Increased Emotional Strength – According to Heathline,
People who like to be alone are able to better accept, understand and identify their emotions
because they spend more time observing and evaluating their own thoughts and feelings.
Because they’ve taken this extra time to understand their emotions,
they have a better sense of how to deal with and manage them. Having this ability to better
understand, handle and channel your emotions in a positive way is not only empowering,
but it’s also a sense of strength that many don’t take the time to create and build upon.
10. Naturally Empathetic – Healthline states that people who prefer to be alone are more in
touch with the thoughts, feelings, and emotions of others around them, making them more empathetic.
This awareness of others emotions as well as their own allows them to not only empathize
but show more compassion for those around them. Empathetic people are able to identify,
acknowledge and experience the feelings of others, which can increase their sensitivity
towards other human beings and allow them to care about people on more than just a surface level.
9. A Strong Moral Compass – Another benefit to people who prefer to spend time alone
is they often have a better understanding of what they consider right and wrong.
Because they’ve taken the time to analyze and determine their perspectives and moral beliefs,
their moral compass is more developed than those affected
and shaped by the opinions of others. This definitive moral compass also makes
it easier for them to make decisions and be satisfied with the decisions they make.
Recognize any of these personality traits so far?
Keep watching as we count down to the most common personality trait that introverts have!
8. They Are Open Minded – Even though some people would assume introverts are more
likely to be close-minded because they’re not as affected or exposed to the opinions of others,
many people who prefer solitude are actually very open to new experiences
and different perspectives. People who enjoy spending time alone don’t automatically have
a mind closed off to the ways of the world around them; they just choose
to gather a better understanding of the world in different ways that suit their personality.
7. They Don’t Need Peer Acceptance – Considering modern society is so
influenced by the internet and social media, feeling like we’ve gained the respect of our
peers can become an overwhelming need we’ll do almost anything to satisfy.
Popularity and acceptance have become one of the most pressing concepts we associate with success,
and this can be a harmful measure of success to live by (particularly for our mental health).
However, Healthline states that those who prefer to be alone feel this need less than those who get
satisfaction out of attention and socializing because they’ve taken the time to get to know
and understand their own sense of self. Because they have a better understanding of who they are,
they’re better able to separate their self-worth from the views of others.
6. They Can Admit Their Flaws – People who prefer to be alone are more likely to be comfortable
admitting their flaws and are more in-tune and okay with the fact that they’re imperfect beings.
This goes back to the sense of self they gain from being comfortable with themselves
and with being alone. Being able to own up to our flaws
and faults is an important step towards positive personal growth.
5. They Prefer the Company of Other Intellectual People – Being comfortable with being alone allows
many introverts to be more selective about who they choose to spend their time with.
Because they don’t feel a constant or incessant need to be around many people, they value their
time and can be more selective of how they choose to spend it. This is because they know that with
or without the company of others, they’d be fine either way. As a result, many people who prefer
to be alone are more likely to be uninterested in small talk or meaningless conversation and
prefer people who match them intellectually and make for more challenging conversations.
4. They Value Their Time – According to Healthline, the reason people who enjoy
being alone are more selective with the company they choose is that they value their time. People
who prefer to spend time on their own understand the true value of time, an asset in our lives
that many overlook or overshadow when among others. Not only do they value their own time,
but they usually have more respect for the value and time of others.
3. Strong Sense of Intuition – People who prefer to be alone are more in-tune with
their gut feelings and they trust them. Since they spend more time getting to know themselves,
they are better able to understand, recognize and tap into their intuition and ultimately trust it.
2 .They Are Highly Loyal – Because they are more selective about who they spend their time with,
people who prefer to be alone are actually more likely to be loyal to
the people they enjoy being around. They still understand the value of friendship,
they’re just more selective about who those friends are.
But fewer friends also means it’s easier to value and stay loyal to those friends.
1. They Are Independent – They’ve made a more defined line of when to reach out to others for
help and when to depend on themselves. This line distinguishes between connecting with others and
actual dependence. Learning to face the world on their own,
people who enjoy their own company don’t need people as much as they choose to have them around.
Now that you know the most popular personality traits that introverts tend to have,
here are some personality traits that extroverts tend to have!
3. Extroverts like being in social settings. According to Healthline, extroverts like
to be the center of attention. They thrive in social settings and enjoy social stimulation.
They love meeting new people and are never too shy to introduce themselves.
2. Extroverts have lots of friends. It is very easy for extroverts to meet new people
and make new friends. This is because they love other people's energy and also
love expanding their social circles. Extroverts also tend to have a large social network.
1. Extroverts aren't afraid to take risks.
According to Healthline, extroverts sometimes tend to enjoy risky behaviour. They are more
willing to take a risk because they are flexible and adaptable.
Whether you consider yourself an introvert or an extrovert (or anything in between),
you probably hold at least some of the personality traits described in this video!
Do you consider yourself an introvert or an extrovert? Do have any of the personality
traits listed in this video? Let us know in the comments section below!
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