Myth #1 : Introverts don’t like to talk.
This is not true. Introverts just don’t talk unless they have
something to say. They hate small talk. Get an introvert
talking about something they are interested in, and they
won’t shut up for days.


Myth #2 : Introverts are shy.
Shyness has nothing to do with being an Introvert.
Introverts are not necessarily afraid of people. What they
need is a reason to interact. They don’t interact for the sake
of interacting. If you want to talk to an Introvert, just start
talking. Don’t worry about being polite.


Myth #3 : Introverts are rude.
Introverts often don’t see a reason for beating around the
bush with social pleasantries. They want everyone to just
be real and honest. Unfortunately, this is not acceptable in
most settings, so Introverts can feel a lot of pressure to fit
in, which they find exhausting.


Myth #4 : Introverts don’t like people.
On the contrary, Introverts intensely value the few friends
they have. They can count their close friends on one hand.
If you are lucky enough for an introvert to consider you a
friend, you probably have a loyal ally for life. Once you have
earned their respect as being a person of substance, you’re
in.


Myth #5 : Introverts don’t like to go out in public.
Nonsense. Introverts just don’t like to go out in public FOR
AS LONG. They also like to avoid the complications that are
involved in public activities. They take in data and
experiences very quickly, and as a result, don’t need to be
there for long to “get it.” They’re ready to go home,
recharge, and process it all. In fact, recharging is absolutely
crucial for Introverts.


Myth #6 : Introverts always want to be alone.
Introverts are perfectly comfortable with their own thoughts.
They think a lot. They daydream. They like to have
problems to work on, puzzles to solve. But they can also get
incredibly lonely if they don’t have anyone to share their
discoveries with. They crave an authentic and sincere
connection with ONE PERSON at a time.


Myth #7 : Introverts are weird.
Introverts are often individualists. They don’t follow the
crowd. They’d prefer to be valued for their novel ways of
living. They think for themselves and because of that, they
often challenge the norm. They don’t make most decisions
based on what is popular or trendy.


Myth #8 : Introverts are aloof nerds.
Introverts are people who primarily look inward, paying
close attention to their thoughts and emotions. It’s not that
they are incapable of paying attention to what is going on
around them, it’s just that their inner world is much more
stimulating and rewarding to them.


Myth #9 : Introverts don’t know how to relax and have fun.
Introverts typically relax at home or in nature, not in busy
public places. Introverts are not thrill seekers and adrenaline
junkies. If there is too much talking and noise going on, they
shut down. Their brains are too sensitive to the
neurotransmitter called Dopamine. Introverts and Extroverts
have different dominant neuro-pathways. Just look it up.


Myth #10 : Introverts can fix themselves and become
Extroverts.
A world without Introverts would be a world with few
scientists, musicians, artists, poets, filmmakers, doctors,
mathematicians, writers, and philosophers. That being said,
there are still plenty of techniques an Extrovert can learn in
order to interact with Introverts. (Yes, I reversed these two
terms on purpose to show you how biased our society is.)
Introverts cannot “fix themselves” and deserve respect for
their natural temperament and contributions to the human
race. In fact, one study (Silverman, 1986) showed that the
percentage of Introverts increases with IQ.

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This article describes me perfectly #ProudIntrovert

Describes me perfectly? I think I need more friends.

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This article describes me perfectly #ProudIntrovert

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