Olarewajub:
Introvert Challenge 2
Share a Story

In this challenge, all the introverts in the lounge are expected to share a deep personal story of themselves with people around them via an online platform and physically. Don’t panic yet, Click on the links below on how to go about sharing your story as an introvert and its importance.


www.thestorytellingnonprofit.com/blog/the-power-of-sharing-a-personal-story/



www.forbes.com/sites/forbescoachescouncil/2016/03/08/12-challenges-introverted-leaders-face-and-how-to-overcome-them/#2fbd1df640c2


www.huffingtonpost.com/diana-m-raab/the-power-of-personal-sto_b_1187170.html

www.co-intelligence.org/PowerOfStoryLong.html

www.4ggl.org/the-power-of-sharing-your-own-story/

www.boeason.com/


https://youtube.com/watch?v=F09ZQiytlkU&itct=CBYQpDAYACITCN6x9oyHyc4CFQoPHAodfU8HqlIsaW50cm92ZXJ0IHdheSBvZiBjaGFuZ2luZyB0aGUgd29ybGQgdGVkIHRhbGs%3D&hl=en&gl=NG&client=mv-google

If you’re sharing your story via an online platform be it Nairaland, Facebook, Instagram, etc. You are expected to share the web link of your story with us so that other people can get to read your story which can be multiple or single.
You have the option of sharing the story you’ve communicated physically with the lounge. The inclusion of the offline story sharing is to make the challenge difficult and more beneficial but it is advisable to do any of the task that seems easy to you first. This implies everybody is expected to share a minimum of two (one e-story and one physical) stories
If you have any question, you are free to ask and Goodluck.

GloryIsaac:
I actually have a personal story to share, i believe every other person does and the story still goes on b'cos its about what i've experienced and what i'm currently going through BUT i backed out of sharing my personal story b'cos some people( Just 2 or 3 though) have used such against me, i tend to be pensive at maybe 65% of my time and these people fail to realize that... You talking to someone about something serious, you think he's listening and will always back you up in times of need/danger but later on, what do you get?, Backstabbing and a whole lot of other bullsh!t, that really pisses me off b'cos i value loyalty, knowing that even if we get to quarrel like friends normally do, you wont use it as an opportunity to spill out everything i've told you in secret as a close friend and blood. What i'm saying in essence is that if people offline use your experiences to later taunt/hunt/threaten you, then i feel those online will be worse and Nairaland is definitely not the best place to share such stories except its all fiction.. Believe me guys, i know what i'm saying, if you doubt me, wait till the next Mr NL competition and see how best friends suddenly turn to Most hated enemies .... At least i found one who kinda sees things the way i do to an extent, he's introverted also and i value him for that Cc Milonis.... My advice is that even if you share your stories, make sure you dont share one that someone will later use to hurt you real bad b'cos they're watching from the shadows.

you are very right bruh, I actually thought of sharing a very personal story here but I can't bear having someone use that as a leverage to make my online personality miserable

AmuEwu:
It feels good to know they're so much people like me.

Right now I'm working on been able to speak in public, I have two presentations next week (I deliberately put myself in that position ).

One thing I'll really love is to have the courage to ask a girl out

JUSTbuchi:
you are very right bruh, I actually thought of sharing a very personal story here but I can't bear having someone use that as a leverage to make my online personality miserable

Crixie:
Never knew there was a place like on Nairaland ...I think the biggest issue faced is being tagged a snob or pompous/proud.People dont understand that you ain't a snob...small talks ain't just your thing

Castorinho:
Hi everyone. For me introversion has been something you hide. I have been trying to be someone else and putting on an act for YEARS!!!! Then when I'm alone I think too much and wallow in depression.

It has slowly affected my relationship with my husband and my confidence, so I have resolved to change from an introvert who pretends to be extroverted and happy to a confident introvert who is happy with who she is.

I hope to form a new network and make like-minded acquaintances here - God bless you all!

JUSTbuchi:
Finally here

It hurts being an Introvert seriously , got to the university and ah thought I would be able to make a great deal of friends to move out and rap with, hell no!!it's not been possible, and I don't need to say that am tayad of peeps calling me a snob or some "ajebutter" cos they've failed to understand that it's just me!! Even at times that I try to rap with people outside, there's this thing inside of me that draws me back. And it's really affecting the kinda relationship I have with girls, the kinda relationship that doesn't last coz most of them consider me as a buzzkiller, my dad doesn't like me that much cos he thinks I keep things too much to my self and I don't really rap well with him......I can really trade anything to change this part of me I hate so much!!

JUSTbuchi 1post=49074898:
hmmmm......that's a huge one though, thanks!

gidjah:
So so true brother, buy one has to gradually grow out as you grow old, you will need some quite sociable persons as friends, mix up at times and be ready to open up.public speaking will do. You well

Peachess:

I'm gradually overcoming shyness (thanks to the tips online) and I know shyness has nothing to do with introversion. I really love your tips maybe I'll contest for the SUG President when we resume (lol, I'm joking)

Crixie:

Morning Bro,I aimed to outline a perception/a stereotype associated with introversion,not that I have that problem.Many introverts will continue to be termed snobbish no matter what they do.This is because they can be great friends and great listeners,they contribute intelligently to a conversation when they discuss but when they don't feel like talking.....they won't! And if you ask me,i would say that this particular trait doesn't need a "growing out" from.It's wonderful not to talk all the time or contribute to every topic,Sometimes we all need to lay back and just "recharge"
Finally I believe that on the journey to self realisation and success we all should seek to be the best version of who/what we are than trying to change ourselves from who we really are!
Have a wonderful weekend everyone and Barka da sallah to our Moslem bros and Sis'

gidjah:
Hmm yes o, do you know up till date (despite my age and exposure). still find that a pretty difficult thing to do ?bit few ladies come my way by the virtues of my magnanimity and educational excellence ,then I try to get close.But no lady is ever border around me, I have the words ....can fix you up to an ecstatic level. BUT THE TROUBLE IS IN THE IGNITION (according to R Kelly.

Olarewajub:
#PublicSpeakingforIntrovertsFact Do you know that most public speakers especially extrovert take hard substances, some tremadol and alcohol prior to delivering a presentation?

AmuEwu:


To me it's easier giving a public speech than making small talks. I have two presentations next week and at least one more the following week (I put myself I that position ). It's not that I don't feel nervous, I do especially when I'm just starting. But doing presentations, I feel like I'm doing business. But small talks on the other way is something else

Olarewajub:
One question. Did you go through those links? @ GloryIsaac

Yes, I went through each one of them but I only spoke my mind based on past experience..... others can share theirs though, I don't have an issue with that

Ameboperoo:
To me, this thing called introversion is like a vale around me and I try to cast it off. I hardly look at people's face and that has worsen my relationship with people in the sense that people that I have related with or met before, I might not be able to recognize them when next we meet cause I didn't take time to look at the face.
The only time I have been able to cast off this vail was during my service NYSC. Since nobody knew me prior to the orientation, I was free somehow in the camp and even after the camp. I was also the CLO during the service year. But immediately I got back home or I met people who knew me, I just retract into my shell like a snail.

GloryIsaac:
This moniker though @Amuewu ; D cracked me up big time!... Kindly tell us the meaning of your name

Crixie:

Morning Bro,I aimed to outline a perception/a stereotype associated with introversion,not that I have that problem.Many introverts will continue to be termed snobbish no matter what they do.This is because they can be great friends and great listeners,they contribute intelligently to a conversation when they discuss but when they don't feel like talking.....they won't! And if you ask me,i would say that this particular trait doesn't need a "growing out" from.It's wonderful not to talk all the time or contribute to every topic,Sometimes we all need to lay back and just "recharge"
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GloryIsaac:


Yes, I went through each one of them but I only spoke my mind based on past experience..... others can share theirs though, I don't have an issue with that

Olarewajub:




Okay i see. watch out for other challenge,

No problem bro, looking forward to it