Before you can embark on your journey as an introvert, you need to know if you are even an introvert in the first place. It may be difficult to admit you are an introvert, due to some common misunderstandings that circle around being an introvert. Most introverts are typically viewed as shy or socially anxious, but that’s not always the case. How can you tell if you’re introvert? Well, here’s a few signs to help see if you are one.
1. Alone Time is Your Favorite Time
Not all the time of course, spending time with your friends, family, and pets can be a great time for introverts, but after socializing for a while introverts like to have some time alone to enjoy their hobbies and personal interests. Which might mean going for a leisure walk in nature, reading a good book, or working on a passion project to recharge their batteries.
If this sounds like you, then you might be an introvert.
2. You Keep a Close-knit Circle
You don’t have a lot of friends and prefer it that way because you cherish the ones you do have. Quality over quantity is your motto. Introverts favor one-on-one interactions over group settings. Introverts are excellent when it comes to developing meaningful long-lasting relationships. Operating on superficial levels just don’t do it for introverts.
If this also sounds like you this may be another tell-tell that you’re an introvert.
3. You're a Bit Mysterious
Most people don’t really know much about you other than what they see. Introverts tend to spend very little time engaging with others and a lot of time engaging with their own thoughts. That can come across as distant to outside observers. Making them a little curious about who you are or at least wonder what’s on your mind.
If any of this sounds familiar, you’re likely an introvert.
4. You're More Self-Aware Than Average
True self-awareness is rare according to this article https://hbr.org/2018/01/what-self-awareness-really-is-and-how-to-cultivate-it. There are two types of self-awareness: Internal self-awareness and external self-awareness. Introverts like to live in their head. This is where their self-awareness starts to develop and grow. This is also what makes introverts great leaders. The ability to see the effect of their actions in multiple ways and if it is benefiting the team.
If you feel like you’re self-aware and find yourself examining situations to gain more insight, you may be an introvert.
5. You're a Good Listener
People have told you that you are a great listener or that they appreciate you for listening. Most, if not all introverts prefer to listen rather than speak. Introverts usually listen hoping to learn something new whenever they are listening. As the Dalai Lama once said, “When you talk, you are only repeating what you already know. But if you listen, you may learn something new.”
If you feel like you are a great listener or have been told you are a great listener, then there’s a good possibility you’re an introvert.
6. You're Not a Fan of Small Talk
Introverts despise small talk. They can do it, but it’s not what they really want to do when it comes to talking to people. Introverts would much rather talk about something deeper than the weather or this week’s celebrity gossip. Conversations around philosophy, ideologies, and moral are more interesting topics for introverts.
If you’re not a fan small talk, you’re more than likely an introvert.
7. Writing is Your Preferred Way of Communication
You would rather text than talk on the phone, email coworkers than sit in business meetings, or journal over recording thoughts on a voice recorder. Writing offers introverts more time to reflect on what they are trying to say and how they want to say it. Words matters and introverts want to use the best words they can when they can.
Are you an introvert? What ways do you feel like an introvert? Let me know in the comments below.
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