The major issues I have as an introvert is I find it difficult start a conversation and maintaining it,except it is a very interesting topic. I tend to get tongue tied especially when talking to a group of people(over-coming this little by little) and am especially quite when am in the mist of new faces,that they sometimes think am a very quite girl... lol....I am extremely shy but better than I was before

iamnlia:


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Amazing thread, reading through this thread makes me feel that i am not alone, being introvert is good and at the same time bad, people tend to isolate you when it matters the most, and that makes me feel pathetic.

jamilkb:
Amazing thread, reading through this thread makes me feel that i am not alone, being introvert is good and at the same time bad, people tend to isolate you when it matters the most, and that makes me feel pathetic.

You should not feel pathetic because of isolation. I personally like that I can be alone most times and I crave enjoying the company of myself. So if people were to run from you as an introvert, I don't think that should make you feel pathetic. Everyone, introvert or extrovert, should enjoy their own company for it is then we can truly enjoy the company of others.

Kognisjon:
The major issues I have as an introvert is I find it difficult start a conversation and maintaining it,except it is a very interesting topic. I tend to get tongue tied especially when talking to a group of people(over-coming this little by little) and am especially quite when am in the mist of new faces,that they sometimes think am a very quite girl... lol....I am extremely shy but better than I was before

It's good you're overcoming shyness little by little. Truth is, that's the most effective way to overcome shyness - one simply confronts it and do the things one shies away from.

DonOms:


You should not feel pathetic because of isolation. I personally like that I can be alone most times and I crave enjoying the company of myself. So if people were to run from you as an introvert, I don't think that should make you feel pathetic. Everyone, introvert or extrovert, should enjoy their own company for it is then we can truly enjoy the company of others.

you are right, thanks man.

I'm an introvert and I am writing this for all introverts...

I'm a student in my early twenties, I come from a poor family, which even makes my matters worse, but somehow, I've been able to get my alone time.

Last week(Friday 9th), my mum called me from school to come sell 16 packs of bottled coke at a Jamb accredited center.

As Jamb starts the following day, I was told to sell it to the jambites. That's not even the problem

The real problem is this; the mini market I was to sell the drinks, 6 other certified market women were already there. I mean women who would be shouting all day long just to sell their markets too, you name them, they have it all.

For the first time, I was open to lots of people. Unfortunately for me, I have a very low voice, so I really can't shout.



On Saturday, I was just too shy, too introverted, I sold very little, I was frustrated. The other women were shouting, calling customers, I was just praying for the time to move swiftly.

If I continue to market my drinks like an introvert, I'd never sell anything, so I decided to think like an introvert and act like an extrovert, lol

By thinking like an introvert, I will be reading body languages or everyone, believing that I'm better than the rest of them, thinking this is just temporary..... and by acting like an extrovert, I would shout too, run to customers, ask them if they wanna buy drinks...

Fastforward to monday, we were like 8 in number selling the same thing. I myself could not believe I too can be running to people who looked at me, asking them if they wanna buy drinks. I never thought I would be able to behave like a complete extrovert, by wednesday(2 days later), I had sold all the packs of bottled coke given to me

Now the thing is, introversion is the best personality one can have....
Here are reasons
1. You're a gentleman, you don't live a rough life
2. You're a pro in anything you do. Its inborn. If an introvert loves doing something and passionate about it, he is gonna excel outstandingly.
3. There are lots of perks being an introvert, I can't name them all here
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.
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9. Who said we too can't act like an extrovert should the need arises?

I just did!!

I want to start a whole new thing, like a challenge.... I'll ask random ladies out and I'll record our convo unknowing to the lady. I'll hide personal details in the recordings tho....

Let's make that a challenge, who is with me??

GREAT EFFORT @ Temi tope,you made my day pls.all you just high Lited are quite true, it really gets me angry when i Observe introverts behave so unwise among peer group and opt for the back seat.introverts are supposed to be excellent minds ,THEY TALK LESSand listen more so no factors should make them dullards,i believe after that few hard day sells you should be able to go home and lay down wondering'YOU MEAN I DID THIS' ?!THANK GOD FOR YOU @TEMI, you didnt let me down.

The right place to be ! Phew!!

Kognisjon:
The major issues I have as an introvert is I find it difficult start a conversation and maintaining it,except it is a very interesting topic. I tend to get tongue tied especially when talking to a group of people(over-coming this little by little) and am especially quite when am in the mist of new faces,that they sometimes think am a very quite girl... lol....I am extremely shy but better than I was before

You are not alone. But you should like it. I wouldn't know if mine is natural but I'd say my mother's strictness didn't allow me to make friends while growing up and i was not allowed to visit friends, neither was anyone allowed to visit me. It continued up to the point that i began to appreciate being alone. I do feel uncomfortable being in public gatherings. At a point in my teenage years, my mum, the same mum started mounting pressure on me to start going out, to  ix and make friends but it was already too late. I'd say that aspect of my nature made me a writer. And it earned me my first & second job. To cut my long story short, I want to say this, Appreciate that side of you. Its wonderful. Let people see you as being odd, its their cup of tea. The funny thing is They see you as being ABNORMAL, yes, i guess they are right. You are ABNORMAL in an ABNORMAL WORLD. Minus multiplied by minus gives you plus, So you are normal.

0luwatope:
I'm an introvert and I am writing this for all introverts...

I'm a student in my early twenties, I come from a poor family, which even makes my matters worse, but somehow, I've been able to get my alone time.

Last week(Friday 9th), my mum called me from school to come sell 16 packs of bottled coke at a Jamb accredited center.

As Jamb starts the following day, I was told to sell it to the jambites. That's not even the problem

The real problem is this; the mini market I was to sell the drinks, 6 other certified market women were already there. I mean women who would be shouting all day long just to sell their markets too, you name them, they have it all.

For the first time, I was open to lots of people. Unfortunately for me, I have a very low voice, so I really can't shout.



On Saturday, I was just too shy, too introverted, I sold very little, I was frustrated. The other women were shouting, calling customers, I was just praying for the time to move swiftly.

If I continue to market my drinks like an introvert, I'd never sell anything, so I decided to think like an introvert and act like an extrovert, lol

By thinking like an introvert, I will be reading body languages or everyone, believing that I'm better than the rest of them, thinking this is just temporary..... and by acting like an extrovert, I would shout too, run to customers, ask them if they wanna buy drinks...

Fastforward to monday, we were like 8 in number selling the same thing. I myself could not believe I too can be running to people who looked at me, asking them if they wanna buy drinks. I never thought I would be able to behave like a complete extrovert, by wednesday(2 days later), I had sold all the packs of bottled coke given to me

Now the thing is, introversion is the best personality one can have....
Here are reasons
1. You're a gentleman, you don't live a rough life
2. You're a pro in anything you do. Its inborn. If an introvert loves doing something and passionate about it, he is gonna excel outstandingly.
3. There are lots of perks being an introvert, I can't name them all here
.
.
.
9. Who said we too can't act like an extrovert should the need arises?

I just did!!

I want to start a whole new thing, like a challenge.... I'll ask random ladies out and I'll record our convo unknowing to the lady. I'll hide personal details in the recordings tho....

Let's make that a challenge, who is with me??

There are two things here. One is you being yourself, and the other, you trying to be who you are not. You are trying to achieve something here, but it's different because you are being forced to assume a personality that is totally different from who you are. If you were to answer this, would you say you enjoyed the display? No, you simply did it and you felt you had no choice there.. I bet, a part of you will be screaming that the time should run faster so you could sneak back into that quiet life of yours, totally distant from the outside world.

AloneTK:


There are two things here. One is you being yourself, and the other, you trying to be who you are not. You are trying to achieve something here, but it's different because you are being forced to assume a personality that is totally different from who you are. If you were to answer this, would you say you enjoyed the display? No, you simply did it and you felt you had no choice there.. I bet, a part of you will be screaming that the time should run faster so you could sneak back into that quiet life of yours, totally distant from the outside world.

Well I actually enjoyed it, hard to believe isn't it?

Firstly I made friend with most of the market women there, so communication between us wasn't so hard, we were fluent

Secondly, acting like an introvert would even drain my energy faster rather than having fun as an extrovert. We know how draining it is when people say we're too dull when in actually sense, we're just being ourselves...

Lastly, I didn't force myself adapting to a personality I'm not, I was just having fun in an extroverted way, truly it was draining a little but its still better than selling market as an introvert

To answer your question, I enjoyed it, I even left the venue very late on tuesday but its not something I can do on a regular basis

I am an introvert,
I don't have many friends
but I still want my friends baby to win, help?

I don't really have many people to share with



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Do you guys sometimes feel hate vibes from the people you call friends because I've been feeling this thing for 4 years now.

For example I'm as versatile as an octopus and basically like a jack of all trades but when I do stuff, people get annoyed for no reason.

When I entered school new, I normally used to explain stuff and how things work on a basic and ABC level but people will be carrying face like fufu till the day someone actually told me it was annoying and so I stopped being elaborate.

A few days ago, we were in the same room and I jokingly told someone to stretch his hand for palm reading and just like that they started down talking and sulking. I always wonder if this is peculiar to me or if y'all feel it because of the general quiet nature.



Also, that challenge of talking to one new girl everyday is fading oo , it seems my problem is ice breakers cos I can maintain a discussion but starting one is my problem

iamnlia:
Do you guys sometimes feel hate vibes from the people you call friends because I've been feeling this thing for 4 years now.

For example I'm as versatile as an octopus and basically like a jack of all trades but when I do stuff, people get annoyed for no reason.

When I entered school new, I normally used to explain stuff and how things work on a basic and ABC level but people will be carrying face like fufu till the day someone actually told me it was annoying and so I stopped being elaborate.

A few days ago, we were in the same room and I jokingly told someone to stretch his hand for palm reading and just like that they started down talking and sulking. I always wonder if this is peculiar to me or if y'all feel it because of the general quiet nature.



Also, that challenge of talking to one new girl everyday is fading oo , it seems my problem is ice breakers cos I can maintain a discussion but starting one is my problem

yep i kinda feel that too...my roomate now behaves somehow too, these days he just keep sulking for like small tins. Nd i kinda notice every little details,
i no longer feel like i use to b4 wen he comes around.
Im tinking of getting my own apartment

.

....When I took my first personality test, the results came out as ISTJ. Of course, making a further research into this personality type, I discovered that I fitted into a lot of descriptions given. It was worth it because it helped me understand myself the more and actually see beyond the things society terms as awkward.
I've been very passionate about why people behave the way they do, some things that require a little logic are overruled with sentiments, some just love manipulation, some want to be feared etc. And the problem with all these is that it makes me seem like I'm not supposed to be here, like there's so much difference between us. Yes, I have my limitations, really stubborn and definitely not the guy with the highest IQ. There are times I speak and it's like no one actually understands the point I'm trying to make, it has to be broken down to smaller pieces and also diluted with sentiments in order to put my point my across. All these made me look to self-development books and it has been an awesome journey so far.
Some months back, I decided to take a personality test again and I got an INTJ. I marveled, why did it change?, I expected the ISTJ result again but it was different this time. I had to take up to three more tests in order to really confirm what was going on and I got an INTJ and ISTJ in two out of the three tests with the percentage being 48% and 52% while the other was 51% and 49%. Finally, the third test revealed that I actually stood in the middle of the iNtuitive and the Sensor, giving birth to the personality type called IXTJ.

Welcome to my World.

[img]https://media1./images/d20834bbeb2d9aa5443c720a2d9bac64/tenor.gif?itemid=8911354[/img]

.....typing....

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GloryIsaac:
....When I took my first personality test, the results came out as ISTJ. Of course, making a further research into this personality type, I discovered that I fitted into a lot of descriptions given. It was worth it because it helped me understand myself the more and actually see beyond the things society terms as awkward.
I've been very passionate about why people behave the way they do, some things that require a little logic are overruled with sentiments, some just love manipulation, some want to be feared etc. And the problem with all these is that it makes me seem like I'm not supposed to be here, like there's so much difference between us. Yes, I have my limitations, really stubborn and definitely not the guy with the highest IQ. There are times I speak and it's like no one actually understands the point I'm trying to make, it has to be broken down to smaller pieces and also diluted with sentiments in order to put my point my across. All these made me look to self-development books and it has been an awesome journey so far.
Some months back, I decided to take a personality test again and I got an INTJ. I marveled, why did it change?, I expected the ISTJ result again but it was different this time. I had to take up to three more tests in order to really confirm what was going on and I got an INTJ and ISTJ in two out of the three tests with the percentage being 48% and 52% while the other was 51% and 49%. Finally, the third test revealed that I actually stood in the middle of the iNtuitive and the Sensor, giving birth to the personality type called IXTJ.

Welcome to my World.

[img]https://media1./images/d20834bbeb2d9aa5443c720a2d9bac64/tenor.gif?itemid=8911354[/img]

.....typing....

[img]https://media1./images/8f5c5ce859c1c0fb02ede6a4e9d75b84/tenor.gif?itemid=5621353[/img]

Introversion, Nature or Nurture?

Djtm:
Well, being an introvert aint easy, more difficult when you're a nerd. People think you're proud and full of yourself. I rarely talk to people in my class and I don't think I'll know their names till I graduate. When I first got to my hostel, people didn't even know the room was occupied. I can stay in our house for four days without opening the front door. Did I forget to say many people will hate you because they think you're proud and will tell their friends about your "evil deeds" so don't be suprised if someone you've not met hates you without any reason. I'm kinda shy and find it difficult relating with people I just met. However, I talk and joke a lot when I'm in the midst of my very close friends. So people who know only my silent side (course mates for example) are surprised when they see me talking in my inner caucus and they'll be like "so this dude can talk?". As a nerd, I'm on my pc or mobile most times and that increases my "introvertility" and you'll see people praying all kinds of evil prayers like "I pray you lose your laptop" etc. Being an introvert can be interesting especially if you don't give a damn about people or their opinions.

I know this is an old post but how did you pass

paste007:
I know this is an old post but how did you pass

marathon nyt

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iNewton:

Simple stuff bruh he gave no bleeps and lived happily ever after!

i mean how did he pass his exams without associating attending tutorials etc

Being an introvert in a crowded environment is quite tough though.

I grew up in ghetto-like area(you can google it "oke aro, akure" ) . In a face me and face you apartment, where you are bound to encounter dramatic folks with condescending attitude. An environment where shouting remains the order of the day. Oftentimes, being calm is mistaken for cowardice. Introverts like myself tend to face more intimidation and confrontation unlike our extroverted counterparts. To protect your interest and integrity, you need a very loud voice and more of aggressive characters. I am not the noisy type, I cherish my calmness a lot. Most times, I had to crawl out of my "shell" to repaint my boarder line to avoid reckless and unnecessary tress-pass. Sh!t was crazy!

Also, I hate being preached at if "stepping out of your comfort zone" is the topic. Like why on earth should I step out of my comfort zone? The home of my thoughts, imaginations, mental projections and all. It would be unnatural of me to walk out on them. I feel much safer in my zone likewise minding my own business is exhilarating. In a nutshell, I'm stuck in this zone forever.if you don't like it, it's either you move or I move you. Ain't gat no time for your BS! I just gained admission into university this year though we are yet to resume. My brother told me I have to 'expand' my comfort zone in order to enjoy campus life and I'm like "well, let's wait and see first".

Recently, I noticed I'm drastically backsliding in my faith - Christianity. Religion is gradually losing its grip on me. A whole me, a choir member and a bible-quiz representative. Shoutout to Hahn, Capslocked, 1stsonoflucifer, hopefullandlord, Martinez19 and their realistic posts. These guys no dey fear God o I'm very discreet about it till God knows when.

Finally, I'm glad I am becoming more established in the understanding of my natural make-up and permanent reality of life. And I'm keeping it 100. I won't compromise my realness for any parental, social or religious conformity.

Because this is my nature. This is who I simply am - An introvert!

Epositive:
Being an introvert in a crowded environment is quite tough though.

I grew up in ghetto-like area(you can google it "oke aro, akure" ) . In a face me and face you apartment, where you are bound to encounter dramatic folks with condescending attitude. An environment where shouting remains the order of the day. Oftentimes, being calm is mistaken for cowardice. Introverts like myself tend to face more intimidation and confrontation unlike our extroverted counterparts. To protect your interest and integrity, you need a very loud voice and more of aggressive characters. I am not the noisy type, I cherish my calmness a lot. Most times, I had to crawl out of my "shell" to repaint my boarder line to avoid reckless and unnecessary tress-pass. Sh!t was crazy!

Also, I hate being preached at if "stepping out of your comfort zone" is the topic. Like why on earth should I step out of my comfort zone? The home of my thoughts, imaginations, mental projections and all. It would be unnatural of me to walk out on them. I feel much safer in my zone likewise minding my own business is exhilarating. In a nutshell, I'm stuck in this zone forever.if you don't like it, it's either you move or I move you. Ain't gat no time for your BS! I just gained admission into university this year though we are yet to resume. My brother told me I have to 'expand' my comfort zone in order to enjoy campus life and I'm like "well, let's wait and see first".

Recently, I noticed I'm drastically backsliding in my faith - Christianity. Religion is gradually losing its grip on me. A whole me, a choir member and a bible-quiz representative. Shoutout to Hahn, Capslocked, 1stsonoflucifer, hopefullandlord, Martinez19 and their realistic posts. These guys no dey fear God o I'm very discreet about it till God knows when.

Finally, I'm glad I am becoming more established in the understanding of my natural make-up and permanent reality of life. And I'm keeping it 100. I won't compromise my realness for any parental, social or religious conformity.

Because this is my nature. This is who I simply am - An introvert!

Good to know that the shackles of magical thinking in your mind is beginning to crumble. See the world for what it is and don't let magical thinking distort your view. That way, you will enjoy the world more and utilise all opportunities that come your.

Martinez19:
Good to know that the shackles of magical thinking in your mind is beginning to crumble. See the world for what it is and don't let magical thinking distort your view. That way, you will enjoy the world more and utilise all opportunities that comes your.

God is watching you

Epositive:

God is watching you