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Understanding the introvert

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Understanding the introvert

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Relaxing in nature

Introversion and extroversion are nothing more than personality traits. How do we distinguish between these two, completely extreme, temperament types? Until a dozen or so years ago, this was discussed in school desks with a Polish literature teacher when discussing the reading of Nights and Days. However, society is reluctant to raise the subject of introversion because the times we live in demand action, energy or speed. Let's look at the world from the perspective of those less sociable, confident and determined. Let's try to understand introverts!

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The dictionary definition of introversion speaks of the temperament of a person who focuses on his or her own internal experiences, and what is around them - i.e. the external world - is of less interest. To better illustrate the personalities, they can be likened to batteries and solar cells. Introverts are parsimonious and too much external stimulus makes them 'overloaded' and they then feel impatient and apathetic. Extroverts, on the other hand, are people who recharge their batteries with stimuli from the outside world. Staying at home, alone and away from others for long periods of time makes them feel uncomfortable.

Recharging the batteries

Despite the common perception that introverts are taciturn or closed-minded people, this may not be entirely true. They simply pay less attention to the outside world and focus on their inner self. They regain their energy in a quiet place where they don't have to tear themselves away from blissful tranquillity. The expression "meeting friends was excellent, but it's good that I'm home now" perfectly demonstrates their personality and what they need to do to recharge their batteries.

External stimuli

The difference between extroverts and introverts is that the former derive pleasure from experiencing, while the latter derive pleasure from knowing what they are experiencing. People with this personality type really enjoy challenges and difficult tasks, but provided they can focus on one or two areas. When they find themselves in a situation where they are forced to deal with more than one thing, they start to feel uncomfortable and feel overwhelmed.

A profound approach?

What does this enigmatic phrase deep approach mean? It describes how introverts approach different kinds of issues. They prefer to experience less, but deeply. To better explain what is being referred to, it is best to use a contrast. When we start observing an extrovert during a party, we notice that he is everywhere. He wants to talk to everyone, he circulates between people. He is collecting experiences. He therefore likes a broad approach. The introvert, on the other hand, prefers to limit the number of experiences. It is often the case that he has few friends, but their relationships are very close. They are not looking for quantity - they prefer quality.

Being an introvert

Introverts are excellent analysts. By focusing on fewer things, they greatly expand their knowledge in a given field. Their mind, long after they have become proficient in a subject, digests the information they have assimilated and analyses it.

Both introversion and extroversion are two, completely extreme personality types. It is worth delving into the characteristics of these temperaments and, depending on which type we are, learning to live in accordance with, rather than against, them.