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Unlocking the Truth: Demolishing 4 Myths About Introverts
Introverts are grossly misunderstood.
I’m an introvert–there I said it. When I say this to my friends they say, “What? No! You’re outgoing. You can’t be an introvert.”
Myth #1:
A shy person may be an introvert, but shyness is not an attribute of introversion.
Understanding introversion has helped me so much–to know my boundaries, limitations, and not feel guilty about choices I need to make to keep myself functioning at an optimal level.
Supposedly, the population is only made up of about 25% introverts, and the rest extroverts, which essentially makes it “an extrovert’s world.” Therefore, introverts are grossly misunderstood.
Understanding Each Other
It’s important to understand yourself or those you know who are introverts and it’s equally important to understand extroverts, and the difference between the two. It goes a long way in helping us express empathy to one another, and recognizing how we most optimally function.
What’s the difference?
In a nutshell, extroverts get their energy from people and activities, while introverts become easily drained by too much of those things…
