Friday, August 16, 2013

Exploring the traits of introversion

I tend to think of myselfe as an introvert, so I was delighted to find this site, the Introvert Retreat which is here, the information below is from the site, enjoy!

Introversion is a personality trait (defined by C. G. Jung) where we prefer to relate to the world by first taking it “inward.” Our energy comes from within. Extraverts, on the other hand, are energized by direct interaction with the world, such as socializing. We all possess introversion and extraversion to some degree, but, according to Jung, we inherently prefer one over the other. Introverts share some of the following traits:

  • Intensity
  • High concentration skills
  • Territoriality
  • Reserve
  • A rich innner life
  • A tendency to pause to consider before speaking or acting.

Since we all possess both introversion and extraversion to some degree, we can choose to be outspoken and social when we need to. We can even enjoy social activity. We simply need more solitude breaks to recharge our “social batteries.”

In the same vein, we can learn that it’s ok to pause to think, or to ask for the solitude that we need. 




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