An introvert’s guide to thriving in an extroverted world:
25-40% of the population is introverted.
Yet there’s little guidance for us…
On how to navigate in a society that rewards extroverts.
The truth:
You CAN build the life you want as an introvert.
But you'll need these 3 strategies:
Yet there’s little guidance for us…
On how to navigate in a society that rewards extroverts.
The truth:
You CAN build the life you want as an introvert.
But you'll need these 3 strategies:
First, a quick note about introverts vs. extroverts.
Biology and genetics shape our temperaments.
Introverts' brains have a stronger response to external stimuli.
Rule of thumb:
• Extroverts get energy from socializing
• Introverts get drained of energy from socializing
Biology and genetics shape our temperaments.
Introverts' brains have a stronger response to external stimuli.
Rule of thumb:
• Extroverts get energy from socializing
• Introverts get drained of energy from socializing
The challenge introverts face?
Society often rewards extroverted behavior.
In the words of Jay-Z, "A closed mouth don't get fed."
So it's helpful for introverts to have some strategies.
Here we go…
Society often rewards extroverted behavior.
In the words of Jay-Z, "A closed mouth don't get fed."
So it's helpful for introverts to have some strategies.
Here we go…
1. Play to Your Strengths.
Einstein, Oprah, Michael Jordan.
All famous introverts.
Their strengths:
• Ability to practice a craft in solitude
• More time for self-care
• Thoughtful and self-aware
These are your superpowers (among others).
Use them.
Einstein, Oprah, Michael Jordan.
All famous introverts.
Their strengths:
• Ability to practice a craft in solitude
• More time for self-care
• Thoughtful and self-aware
These are your superpowers (among others).
Use them.
Here are some powerful affirmations for introverts,
Courtesy of @Boss_your_life:
Courtesy of @Boss_your_life:
2. Be Socially Courageous in Key Moments
Introverts can learn to switch to ‘extrovert mode.’
A presentation, a networking event, meeting your partner's family…
All crucial moments where you’ll benefit from being more social/outgoing.
Introverts can learn to switch to ‘extrovert mode.’
A presentation, a networking event, meeting your partner's family…
All crucial moments where you’ll benefit from being more social/outgoing.
Turning it on comes with practice
(and realizing introverts are capable of doing so!)
Beforehand, define the finite, short duration of ‘extrovert mode.’
You’ll feel less stress and more psychological safety.
Afterward, you can recharge (see the next tip).
(and realizing introverts are capable of doing so!)
Beforehand, define the finite, short duration of ‘extrovert mode.’
You’ll feel less stress and more psychological safety.
Afterward, you can recharge (see the next tip).
3. Build in Time to Recharge
If you are an introvert who recently socialized, then build in buffer time to recharge.
Enjoy time alone, read a book, go for a walk in nature.
Or, my favorite: Take yourself out to dinner.
Ignore extroverted societal norms; rebalance yourself.
If you are an introvert who recently socialized, then build in buffer time to recharge.
Enjoy time alone, read a book, go for a walk in nature.
Or, my favorite: Take yourself out to dinner.
Ignore extroverted societal norms; rebalance yourself.
Related tip: Always take off work the following day you return from a vacation.
Those were 3 strategies to THRIVE as an introvert.
I hope you find them helpful! (As an introvert myself, they took me years to learn.)
Thanks for reading. Follow me for more content like this.
Cheers,
Ben
I hope you find them helpful! (As an introvert myself, they took me years to learn.)
Thanks for reading. Follow me for more content like this.
Cheers,
Ben
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