Why Being an Introvert is Awesome!
We always hear so much about introvert vs extrovert and how it shapes our personality. But what's so great about being an introvert, anyways? EVERYTHING. (Well, besides the occasional social anxiety some of us get...)
Regardless, it's 2016. You better own your introverted-ness. Because it's pretty frickin' awesome.
1. You're a pleasure to work with.
In the majority of fields, at least. But it's true! You don't need your boss to excessively supervise you. You don't need them watching your every move telling you it's going to be okay. Once you're properly trained, you just want to do your own thing, which most people crave in a coworker.
2. You're okay with being alone.
No brainer, right? Instead of tweeting, "Ugh. Another Friday night alone," you'll wrap yourself in a blanket and take pride in the fact your pizza is on it's way. We all have to be alone at some point, and those who don't mind it aren't constantly distracted by the fact that they are alone.
3. People are more likely to be intrigued by you.
You don't put it all on the table. It takes you a while for you to open up to people, which makes them want to try harder to get to know you. (The right people, at least.)
4. Your relationships are authentic.
You don't really feel the need to talk to someone unless you actually want to, you know, if you're interested in the conversation topic. You have no interest in faking relationships or forcing small talk. Because of this, the relationships you actually do have in your life are authentic and REAL. You rarely have to worry about fake friends.
5. You're a dreamer.
Dreamers rule the world! You have so much time on your hands that you end up dedicating to thinking about your goals, your art, and your life in general. A lot of people think dreamers end up spending their life in an "imaginary world," but it can be nice to escape from reality every now and then. It levels you out.
6. You live life on your terms.
You really, really think things through. You go through a lot of years of soul-searching before the majority of your friends. You don't usually make rash decisions. You don't do things just because everyone else is. Your life is all yours, and that can be really powerful and freeing.
