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Which Type of Introvert Are You?
Understand the differences between introverts to maximize your strengths.
A brief article first published at Entrepreneuring Club
Don’t Buy The Myth
At one time, being an introvert was considered a negative trait for a person to have. Introverts often share myths such as poor leadership, weirdness, being stand-offish, and a lack of confidence (1).
Even more so, when you hear the word introvert, you might picture someone who’s extremely shy and avoids human interaction at any cost. These myths have existed mainly because introverts are famously misunderstood, especially compared to the behaviors of their outgoing counterparts, extroverts.
In contrast to the extrovert, many introverts are most selective with their time and interactions because they receive most of their energy during periods of alone time.
Uncovering the Introvert
Jonathan Creek, a psychologist at Wellesley College, says that there are 4 basic types of introverts (2); some could also be a combination of all 4 types.
These types include Social, Thinking, Anxious, and Restrained.
