5 Misconceptions About Introverts

“There is no such thing as a pure extrovert or a pure introvert. Such a man would be in a lunatic asylum,” says psychologist Carl Jung. It can be tough being someone who is more introverted. People just don't understand.

Misconception #1: Introverts Are Shy

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Being shy means you are more reserved and nervous about talking and interacting with people. People who are shy are generally more quiet and hate the spotlight. Shyness is more of a behavior while introversion is more of a motivation.

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Shyness is something that can be improved by confidence. Introversion is predetermined by genetics.

Introverts are easily drained

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Too much people and noise drains energy and they need to recharge.

An introvert is energized by being alone

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Misconception #2: Introverts Don’t Like to be Around People

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Introverts are not loners. They value the friends they have and are very comfortable around them.

Quality > Quantity

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Introverts prefer to have less friends who they can really connect with. That is why they don't find it necessary to "go out" all the time to meet new friends.

Misconception #3: Introverts Don't Have Fun

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Just because introverts prefer to have more alone time, doesn't mean that they don't know how to have fun. Many introverts are very sociable when they are out but need more time to recover after a night of draining activity.

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Misconception #4: Introverts can't be Great Leaders

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Misconception #5: Introverts Can Become Extroverts

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Introverts and extroverts have different types of brains. The amount of blood flow in an introvert's brain is in regions that are involved in recalling events, making plans, and solving problems. Extroverts on the other hand have higher blood flow in brain areas involving sensory data.

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Be yourself. There's nothing wrong with being an introvert.