Being an introvert can come with a lot of misunderstandings. I have always been an introvert and have always enjoyed people. However, I simply need a break at times. For example, even if I am in the most dynamic city on earth like New Orleans, NYC, or Las Vegas… I still need to take breaks … Read more
Networking is stressful, and it’s doubly more so when you are an introvert. I know how much social events drains me and how much I despise being forced to mix and mingle at a networking event (especially if it’s compulsory). Can you relate? Do you dread networking as much as you do when someone calls … Read more
Are you familiar with the Myers-Briggs Type Personality Indicator Test? It is a thorough personality test developed by Isabel Myers and her mother, Katherine Briggs. The test was created based on their work with Swiss psychologist Carl Jung’s theory on personalities. The nature of the test is to assign our personalities into one or more … Read more
At my hiking group, it was quite a shock when a fellow hiker told me that I’m such an extrovert. Excuse me? I’m definitely an introvert. Always was, always am, and always will be. But her comment did get me thinking: Can an introvert become an extrovert? We all have to adapt to circumstances, and … Read more
Introversion is a personality type not everyone understands quite well. For that reason, introverts have been unfairly stereotyped as odd and socially avoidant. The negative labels are even worse for an individual regarded as an “extreme introvert.” I’m sure you have a good idea of what I mean if you think you’re one and have … Read more
Whether you’re an introvert, extravert, or somewhere in between, the way you go about your daily activities depends on a finite amount of mental and physical energy. However, when it comes to spending and recharging their batteries, introverts and extroverts function quite differently. Take social interactions, for example. While extroverts thrive around other people, introverts … Read more
My good friend Eden is a huge anime fan, so much so that she can’t pick a favorite show or character. On one of our coffee dates, she blurted out that she had finally signed up for Comic-Con (a world-famous comic convention), and was determined to dress in her best cosplay (dress up as a … Read more
I bet you never thought you’d be combing the internet for an explanation about shy vs introvert, have you? I lean more toward the introverted side on the introvert-extrovert scale. I’m also shy, but only in certain rare situations. That might indicate shyness isn’t an embedded or primary personality trait–just a sign of an introvert. In short, … Read more
How often, when someone asks for your opinion, have you panicked, thinking they won’t like it? Or when you held a presentation at work, and you thought others would realize that you’re not competent enough for your job title. It happened to me many times, and in my journey, I’ve learned that many others are … Read more
Are you a team player or an independent worker? If you have worked for a company before, you know that this is a very typical question asked by most hiring managers. And admit it—sometimes, you are afraid of telling the truth that you’d rather work alone than spend time with other people in your office. … Read more