Caring for Your Introvert – the funny thing is I’m a sales person, which normally requires people to be pretty extroverted, and I’ve always considered myself an introvert. Good read for managers, btw. (Hat tip: Andy Bourland’s about me page)
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I can strongly agree with the article “Caring for Your Introvert” in every was imaginable, as I too am introvert. A widely misunderstood human factor. We can’t change ourselves biologically, physically or mentally, or psychologically, the only thing we as introverts can do is to try and adjust or train ourselves to be a little bit prepared when we go outside into the world that is often quick, frightful, hateful, and largely, we stand underscored in the extroverted world. We can only learn that if we are going to go outside, we must prepare for it. We can’t explain it to others, I’ve tried with my own family> They can only see over time, like other family & friends that introversion is not a choice, and the more you spend time alone and your own thoughts, the more they’ll get the hint. it’s nothing personal, I just need time to be alone. For myself, I like being alone at least a good half of the day. The other part of the day, when I’m not working, is spent taking walks in the cold months & bicycling in the warm months, all things I can do by myself and be with my thoughts. Introversion is nothing to be ashamed of. I have met some extraordinary individuals who have told me to never be ashamed of your introverted personality, but instead, to be extremely proud of it. For we are the ones that bring hope and peace to the world.
Peace to all of us, not just us “introverts”.