Thread by @AimanPsikologi

Introvert is a personality, NOT a weakness.

Introvert enjoys being alone but they are not lonely.

It is just different way of our brain processes social pleasure system.

Here is a thread, a list of the POWER of being introvert.

1. Introvert might be quiet with their tongue, but their mind is extremely busy, thinking of everything.

If properly controlled, it can be a powerful weapon as a thinker,

But if it is not, it can lead to overthinking which will exhaust our mind.

Train your mind well.

2. Introvert might seems pathetic and lonely for doing things by their own.

But actually, they enjoy it.

In fact, they prefer it!

Being on your own and having the me-time can help us to become more aware of our surroundings, senses and ultimately, our life.

3. When they are on their own, creativity and imagination will come.

Able to sustain focus for a long time is one of the introvert's advantage as well. This will lead to a sharper mind.

So don't be surprised with malay poems "Diam-diam ubi berisi."

There is some truth in that.

4. Introvert appreciates friendship more, due to their limited social connections.

They are able to show empathy more, being able to relate better with people's feelings and they can be more understanding towards people's problem.

There are many careers need us to have these.

5. Because they able to understand people's emotion better, introverts generally have a great emotional intelligence.

The kind of intelligence that make people capable to recognise emotions and guide their thinking and behaviour, in line with the emotional information.

6. Introverts generally are better listeners.

Why? Because they are not the kind that talk much, therefore when people express their feelings to introverts, they will listen to understand, not just to respond.

:)

7. Introverts are highly independent, due to their preference to do things by themselves.

Unlike extravert who insists on teamwork and works well with others.

Introverts also feel empowered when they are able to perform difficult tasks purely by their own effort.

8. Introverts can make better decision because of their great dependency to their thoughts and self perspectives.

Their minds will rationalise and process data as much as possible, in order to achieve the "perfect" decision.

(Unfortunately, this can become a weakness as well)

9. Introverts naturally respect people's circle and space, because they themselves want theirs to be respected.

This will bring to a good social influence among their friends.

They tend to think first before speak, and usually their words focus more on quality than quantity.

10.

Introverts has good social skills, BUT ONLY WITH PEOPLE THEY'RE COMFORTABLE WITH.

Meaning, it takes time and when an introvert socialise well with you, it might be the reason that you're special to them.

In short, befriending an introvert is an achievement and worth it. ❤️

Extravert, ambivert or introvert, all of these are just personality and the difference in way of our brain processing social pleasure system.

All of them have their own strengths and weaknesses.

It's not about who is better among us, but it is about understanding yourself and know what to do with it.

And also about being proud of being yourself. Not copying others, not living under somebody's shadow, not becoming someone that people expect you too.

Be you.

:)

But, can this personality changes over time, because of the surrounding or own effort? If yes, how long does it take?

Well, that's a thought for another thread.

☺️

Sekain.

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Oh if you're wondering why do some introvert have different personality than the other introvert,

Or you're thinking that you're an introvert but seems different from the characteristics listed,

Have a read on this.

#IntrovertAndProud

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