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Learn how to leverage your introverted strengths and enjoy your alone time without feeling lonely or isolated
Are you an introvert who feels like you have to act more extroverted to fit in and be liked by others? Do you struggle with social anxiety, small talk, and networking? Do you often feel drained by too much social interaction and crave some time alone to recharge your batteries? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you are not alone. According to some estimates, introverts make up about 30 to 50 percent of the population, but they are often misunderstood or stigmatized in our extrovert-dominated society.
Why being social looks different to an introvert
Introversion and extroversion are two of the most widely used terms to describe personality traits. They were first introduced by the Swiss psychiatrist Carl Jung in the 1920s, who defined them as two opposite ways of relating to the world. Introverts prefer the inner world of thoughts and feelings, while extroverts prefer the outer world of people and things.
According to Jung, introverts and extroverts differ in how they direct their energy and…
