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I didn't know that I was an Introvert for the most of my life and it's due to most if not all of the following myths which are exactly just that...myths!
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First things first. The only difference between an Introvert and an Extrovert is 'drum roll' in how we recharge! That's it!!!
Introverts recharge by being alone and Extroverts recharge by being around many people.
I like to use the cell phone analogy. Just like you don't need to charge your cell phone all day sitting on the charger, introverts don't need to be alone all day, every day to recharge!
And there are shy extroverts and outgoing introverts. I'm an outgoing introvert!
Myth #1. That there isn't a spectrum and that you're either 100% Introverted or Extroverted. Spoiler alert! Most if not all people are both! For example, 63% Introverted and 37% Extroverted and vice versa. I'm more introverted than extroverted so I'm an introvert and I just need to recharge when my energy is low.
Myth #2. That introverts like to be alone all.of.the.time! (Nope, just to recharge when we're at capacity, otherwise we're good!).
Myth #3. That it's the same as being 'shy'. Being an introvert is NOT the same thing as being shy...I repeat being an introvert is NOT the same thing as being 'shy'!
Here is a short paragraph from www.verywellfamily.com. on the differences:
Being shy and being introverted aren't the same thing, although they may look the same. An introvert enjoys time alone and gets emotionally drained after spending a lot of time with others. A shy person doesn't necessarily want to be alone but is afraid to interact with others.
Myth #4. That introverts can't be around large groups of people. False!
I've been to many concerts and large events since I was a kid and continue to this day.
Myth #5. That we have 'nothing to say' because we're deep thinkers.
We have quite a lot to say if given the opportunity to do so! Give us a minute and get ready to get your mind blown! haha!
Myth #6: That we can't speak our minds and that we don't make good leaders.
I have three names for you...
President Obama, Ghandi and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.....all are said to be introverts. Need I say more?
Myth #7: That we can't hold conversations - this goes back to introverts being put under the same trait as being shy.
One word: Oprah
Myth #8: That all introverts love to read and books are our best friends. I'm more of a magazine reader personally. I don't love to read physical books or even ebooks...however I do love to listen to books via audio! (Not sure if this counts as an avid "book reader" or not, lol!). ;-)
Myth #9: That we're "jerks" because we pay attention to detail. I read this article recently and I couldn't believe what I was reading! They basically equated all introverts to being jerks because introverts are more known to be more detail oriented and will point out grammatical and spelling errors (so to speak). That's just a 'jerk'!
Myth #10: That it's a tiny percentage of introverts vs extroverts in the world. Wrong! Introverts are *half of the population! So chances are if you're not one, one of your friends is and/or a family member or two or three are, your supervisor(s), your hair dresser...you get the point! Lol!
Myth #11. That introverts can't be entertainers, performers or celebrities.
Four names: Beyonce', Meryl Streep, Julia Roberts, Alicia Keys
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