Life of an introvert is not at all easy. If you have ever come in contact with any introvert, you will notice their behavior, solitude, the one who does not initiate, less talkative, busy with their own self and many more. What I mean to say is You can clearly point out an introvert in a crowd. So, are these the problems which van be rectify? Or Are these any inability/weakness of a person?
No, not at all. According to google,Introversion is in DNA, and their brains are wired little differently than those of extroverts. Introvert's minds think deeply, and because of the ‘feel good’ Neurotransmitter Dopamine, they don't get “high off” socializing like extroverts do.
I am an introvert and I know how peaceful it is to be alone, to take time for myself to think, observe, process and to do the things which I really want to do. It's not like that I don't socialize or anything or I don't meet persons or not go partying, I do all of these stuff like any other person but I need time after that to be alone. Even after interacting with someone I need ME TIME. After every gathering, social engagement, I feel like I'm exhausted and drained. I need time to recharge, to regain energy in order to again get involve in any type of engagement whether interacting with someone, going to parties, or anything else that involve people in it. It could be anything to get myself recharge likewise: painting, singing, binge watching, using social networks, reading, writing, studying, sleeping or any activity that is performed alone or DOING NOTHING AT ALL. There are days when I don't feel like talking to someone, not talking to anyone at all, minding my own business which is mainly a lifestyle of an introvert.
I am pointing out some of the traits of an introvert which for them is like heaven on earth or key to their happiness:
PREFER TO BE ALONE : The idea of being home alone is thrilling not depressing. Whether the time spent on any activity or just resting, solitude is a welcome relief.
DRAINED BY SOCIAL INTERACTIONS : While extroverts would not dare missing out Friday night out with friends, introverts know they have maxed out and need to refuel their batteries. Let's not say that introverts don't party at all or don't enjoy being involved but after a long night they need to escape to recharge and reset themselves.
PREFER WORKING ALONE : A group project feels loathsome, because introverts works better alone with a focused mind. The isolation allows introverts to focus deeply and produce high quality work. It's not like they don't do group activities, it's just that they need to rethink beforehand and then process.
SMALL CIRCLE OF FRIENDS : Introverts really keep their circle small as they believe in high quality relationships. This doesn't mean they can't make friends rather they keep their solitude to small circle.
ACCUSED OF ZONING OUT : Introverts especially I often escape from a situation by zoning out or often let my mind wander away from the situation or task at hand. This happens anytime and in any situation. For me its a way to leave a situation that is too chaotic or uncomfortable; it's a survival mechanism of sorts. But for others, they think that I am unfocused or not giving importance which is not true.
I think being SHY is a synonym of introvert so let's not make it difficult for the people who are shy or introverts and stop asking Why you are so quiet? Why do you speak less? We don't say to a talkative person that Why do you speak so much? This is rude you know. So let's normalize being isolated.
