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The Overlooked Advantage of Being an Introvert
Introverts know who they are and are comfortable in their space.
You’re quiet, but it doesn’t mean that you’re shy, fearful, or uninterested in others. Being quiet doesn’t mean you’re inferior to someone who is boisterous. Small talk doesn’t excite you; neither does large crowds for extended periods.
You like your alone time. Sometimes you prefer to ditch meetings or plans in favor of an evening filled with just you and your interests.
With others, you appear quiet. In truth, you can be an entirely different person at home — in your bubble. You can be the most talkative but only to yourself or with a few people whom you’re comfortable around.
And if you’re reading and some of this sounds like you — you’re like me, a fellow introvert.
One of the worst things about being an introvert is that others misunderstand us. We communicate differently.
Quiet people have the loudest minds. Sometimes, maybe too much. I find myself going over scenarios time and time again and find confidence in planning for a conversation. If I have to speak on the spot, it usually takes me a little longer to formulate what I deem as an efficient response.
