Being introverted is nothing to be ashamed of and can actually be healthy, if you learn to strike a good balance. You have probably heard a lot of horror stories of introverts that were on the extreme side, but research shows that extreme introverts or even extreme extroverts are not the norm. Being on the extreme side of either side is rare.
What Makes You Introverted?
In 1920 a Swiss psychiatrists known as Carl Jung classified introverts as those that would rather focus their efforts and attention on their inner world. The reverse of this can describe extroverts as they are drawn to dispersing their energy outward. As new research comes to light, we learn that many introverts actually have brain activity that drives their inward focus. Many introverts are great at recall, problem solving, planning and self-talk. Many people that are introverted are simply predisposed to require much less stimulation from their environment and are not caught up with the rewards that come from social situations.
Not All About Being Shy
Shyness is often connected to introversion, but they are not the same thing. Shyness is a type of social anxiety that is associated with fear of judgment or ridicule. However, even though some introverts are shy not all have this type of social anxiety. Many introverts simply would rather be in quiet solitude. Not all introverts have a social fear that keeps them away from others.
Nurturing the Needs of Introverts
Every person is different and has different social needs, but introverts require a few things to make their work situations more successful. This starts with conversations that are mostly work-based and not filled with mundane chit chat. Having the ability to work in their own solo space is also something that most introverts crave. Listening and reading are things that can make the workday more successful for introverts with small breaks from group work sporadically during the day. This will help to keep introverts on track and keep them feeling comfortable.
Introverts Can Manage
Most introverts actually score very high on intelligence tests and can make great leaders in the work place. Studies even show that introverts make much better managers than extroverts as long as the team is proactive. Some of the best jobs for introverts to thrive in include computer programmer, biochemist, writer, court reporter and graphic designer.
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