You Can’t ‘Fix’ Introverts Because We’re Not Broken
Some extroverts still see introversion as something broken that should be fixed. But there’s nothing to fix — and no reason for pity.
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Sometimes, it feels like the world doesn’t “get” you — especially if you’re an introvert. But we’re fellow “quiet ones,” so we get it. Here are some of our favorite stories about what it’s like being an introvert.
Some extroverts still see introversion as something broken that should be fixed. But there’s nothing to fix — and no reason for pity.
Introversion is not something that will “go away.” Research shows that introverts are born that way and will stay introverts for life.
The introvert’s struggle with loneliness is real. But it’s a problem we rarely talk about.
So there I was, at work trying to concentrate, with a gaggle of coworkers nearby cackling so loud I couldn’t hear myself think.
Writing gives me a voice without having to be in the spotlight.
I hate telephones and rarely answer when someone calls.
When I hear that introverts make good listeners, I can’t help but feel guilty. I’m not sure it’s true for me.
Suddenly, I’m pulled back to reality. A stranger is practically shouting at me. “Wow, you look so sad!” he says. “Smile! It’s a beautiful day.”
We’ve had to catapult ourselves, kicking and screaming, out of our comfort zones to be here.
Methodical and detail-oriented, the introvert’s flair for critical thinking means going a mile deep instead of a mile wide.