Many times, introverts felt that something is wrong with them. This happens especially when they are in the middle of crowd, among the extroverts. Many people are saying that introverts are bad, while extroverts are good. The introverts have an advantage and they supposed to make use their uniqueness instead of resenting them.

Here are the eight reasons why introvert is OK!

1. Introverts are not antisocial

Introverts have social skills, they like people, and they enjoy some types of socializing… Introverts enjoy one-on-one conversations, but group activities can be over-stimulating and drain energy.

- Marti Olsen Laney, Psy.D

2. Introverts enjoys being alone to recharge their energy

Introverts are like a rechargeable battery… extroverts are like solar panels.

-Marti Olsen Laney, Psy.D

To summarize what Marti said, introverts are similar to rechargeable battery, they need to stop expending energy and rest in order to recharge, while solar panels need the sun to recharge, they need to be out and about to refuel.

3. Introverts may not good verbally, but they can become good listeners.

The next time you are intimidated when you are not talking as much as the others, remember the following quote:

If nature intended us to talk more than listen, she would have given us two mouths and one ear.

-Anonymous

4. Introverts are self-reflective and good learner

Introverts are intuitive and analytical. Use that skill. What is working? What isn’t? Where do you get the most bangs for your buck?

5. Introverts are thoughtful

Extroverts are like lighthouses, focusing their beacon outward toward the world. Introverts are more like lanterns, radiating a glow inside themselves.

-Marti Olsen Laney, Psy.D

Introverts have a lot of thoughts and ideas, they are creative. They may have problem showing them, and that is the reason why they need to learn on sharing their thoughts to the world. If it’s too difficult for introverts to beam our light to the world, we can at least make our lantern transparent.

6. Introverts are not necessarily shy

As I explained above, introverts enjoy meeting people, sometimes one-on-one, and sometimes in a group. But shy people is not, it’s because of lack of confidence, shy people need to be more confidence, believe in their idea, and learn to share those ideas to others.

7. Introverts value being authentic

This might be the reason why the introverts do not like to talk much when they have nothing to say, they are just authentic, just being who they are. This may make them not becoming a people-pleaser and others should be able to see that they hold fast to their principles.

8. Introverts are capable to shine as well

Marti Olsen also compiled some of the public figures who are introverts, such as Emmy award-winning Diane Sawyer, award-winning actress Joan Allen, Julia Roberts, and also Albert Einstein. Here is her conclusion about their life:

So introverts are definitely not wallflowers. However, what drives introverts onto centre stage is often different from what drives extroverts. Introverts come into the limelight because of their quest for work that has meaning to them, an unusual talent, or extraordinary circumstances.

-Marti Olsen Laney, Psy.D

In conclusion, it’s okay to be introvert! We should make use of your strength, like being self-reflective, analytical and thoughtful. Only one thing that we need to do, believe in yourself and learn to share your insights to the world! You won’t know how much your thought can be a blessing for others before at least you try.

Enjoy your uniqueness!

Author: Robert A. Henru
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