Introversion
noun
The state of being focused on one's inner thoughts and feelings rather than outside things.
Her introversion made her prefer quiet nights at home to partying with friends.
Often appears as...
- traits of introversion
- lean towards introversion
noun
In psychology, a personality trait characterized by a focus on internal feelings rather than on external sources of stimulation.
Studies suggest that introversion is a factor in mental health and emotional well-being.
Often appears as...
- introversion and extroversion
- scale of introversion
noun
The state of being focused on one's inner thoughts and feelings rather than outside things.
Her introversion made her prefer quiet nights at home to partying with friends.
Often appears as...
- traits of introversion
- lean towards introversion
noun
In psychology, a personality trait characterized by a focus on internal feelings rather than on external sources of stimulation.
Studies suggest that introversion is a factor in mental health and emotional well-being.
Often appears as...
- introversion and extroversion
- scale of introversion
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Personal Preference
Introversion involves choosing solitude over socializing, as a personal preference.
His introversion led him to spend the evening reading rather than going to the club.
Pro Tip 2/3Energy Source
Introverts often recharge by being alone, finding energy from within.
She embraced her introversion by taking solo walks to clear her mind.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Shyness
Introversion isn’t the same as shyness; it’s about where one finds comfort.
Despite his introversion, he gave a brilliant speech; he just preferred to prepare alone.
Pro Tip 1/3Personal Preference
Introversion involves choosing solitude over socializing, as a personal preference.
His introversion led him to spend the evening reading rather than going to the club.
Pro Tip 2/3Energy Source
Introverts often recharge by being alone, finding energy from within.
She embraced her introversion by taking solo walks to clear her mind.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Shyness
Introversion isn’t the same as shyness; it’s about where one finds comfort.
Despite his introversion, he gave a brilliant speech; he just preferred to prepare alone.
Pro Tip 1/3Personal Preference
Introversion involves choosing solitude over socializing, as a personal preference.
His introversion led him to spend the evening reading rather than going to the club.
Pro Tip 2/3Energy Source
Introverts often recharge by being alone, finding energy from within.
She embraced her introversion by taking solo walks to clear her mind.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Shyness
Introversion isn’t the same as shyness; it’s about where one finds comfort.
Despite his introversion, he gave a brilliant speech; he just preferred to prepare alone.
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Video examples
The power of introverts...
children and the person sitting right next to you right now all of them subject to this bias that is pretty deep and real in our society we all internalize it from a very early age without even having a language for what we're doing now to see the bias clearly you need to understand what introversion
Video examples
Blueprint for a quiet...
talk touched a nerve and thousands and thousands of strangers started reaching out and sharing their own stories of accepting their introversion for the first time and those stories changed the course of my life so I'm going to tell you all about that but first I want to
Video examples
The power of introverts...
that is pretty deep and real in our society. We all internalize it from a very early age without even having a language for what we're doing. Now, to see the bias clearly, you need to understand what introversion is. It's different from being shy.
Video examples
The power of introverts...
children and the person sitting right next to you right now all of them subject to this bias that is pretty deep and real in our society we all internalize it from a very early age without even having a language for what we're doing now to see the bias clearly you need to understand what introversion
Video examples
Blueprint for a quiet...
talk touched a nerve and thousands and thousands of strangers started reaching out and sharing their own stories of accepting their introversion for the first time and those stories changed the course of my life so I'm going to tell you all about that but first I want to
Video examples
The power of introverts...
that is pretty deep and real in our society. We all internalize it from a very early age without even having a language for what we're doing. Now, to see the bias clearly, you need to understand what introversion is. It's different from being shy.
Example 1 of 3
Quote examples
Vivek Murthy
American Public Servant
While there are relatively few extreme introverts or extroverts, most of us lean in one direction or the other. If we lean more toward introversion, we'll generally prefer less social activity than more extroverted people. One inclination is not 'better' than another, but our culture can make it seem as if extroverts have a social advantage.
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Laurie Helgoe
American Psychologist
Often confused with shyness, introversion does not imply social reticence or discomfort. Rather than being averse to social engagement, introverts become overwhelmed by too much of it, which explains why the introvert is ready to leave a party after an hour and the extravert gains steam as the night goes on.
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Susan Cain
American Writer
Originally, technology was pretty clearly on the side of introversion. It allowed introverts to connect with people, to express their ideas in a less stimulating way: you're sitting alone behind a computer. But I'm starting to think that the pressure to self-present constantly online is becoming so extreme.
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Cordae
American Musician
I'm an introvert, but I disguise my introversion by being an extrovert. If I don't have to be around people, I'm not. If I'm around people, I'm gonna do my thing. But I'm not really with the fake kickin' it - everything's organic, everything's natural.
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Nick Harkaway
English Novelist
I'm caught somewhere between introversion and extroversion. Performance is natural to me, joyful, but it is also exhausting. I can feed on it, but the expense is high, too, like being a carnivore: I have to chase down my meals.
Quote examples
Susan Cain
American Writer
All personality traits have their good side and their bad side. But for a long time, we've seen introversion only through its negative side and extroversion mostly through its positive side.
Quote examples
Vivek Murthy
American Public Servant
When it comes to our relationship with loneliness, specifically, it's important to understand how our relative introversion or extroversion informs our preference for social interaction.
Quote examples
Susan Cain
American Writer
A widely held, but rarely articulated, belief in our society is that the ideal self is bold, alpha, gregarious. Introversion is viewed somewhere between disappointment and pathology.
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Elif Safak
Turkish Author
Writing is a tribute to solitude. It is choosing introversion over extroversion, lonely hours/days/weeks/years over fun and sociability.
Quote examples
Susan Cain
American Writer
The bias against introversion leads to a colossal waste of talent, energy, and happiness.
Quote examples
Vivek Murthy
American Public Servant
While there are relatively few extreme introverts or extroverts, most of us lean in one direction or the other. If we lean more toward introversion, we'll generally prefer less social activity than more extroverted people. One inclination is not 'better' than another, but our culture can make it seem as if extroverts have a social advantage.
Quote examples
Laurie Helgoe
American Psychologist
Often confused with shyness, introversion does not imply social reticence or discomfort. Rather than being averse to social engagement, introverts become overwhelmed by too much of it, which explains why the introvert is ready to leave a party after an hour and the extravert gains steam as the night goes on.
Quote examples
Susan Cain
American Writer
Originally, technology was pretty clearly on the side of introversion. It allowed introverts to connect with people, to express their ideas in a less stimulating way: you're sitting alone behind a computer. But I'm starting to think that the pressure to self-present constantly online is becoming so extreme.
Quote examples
Cordae
American Musician
I'm an introvert, but I disguise my introversion by being an extrovert. If I don't have to be around people, I'm not. If I'm around people, I'm gonna do my thing. But I'm not really with the fake kickin' it - everything's organic, everything's natural.
Quote examples
Nick Harkaway
English Novelist
I'm caught somewhere between introversion and extroversion. Performance is natural to me, joyful, but it is also exhausting. I can feed on it, but the expense is high, too, like being a carnivore: I have to chase down my meals.
Quote examples
Susan Cain
American Writer
All personality traits have their good side and their bad side. But for a long time, we've seen introversion only through its negative side and extroversion mostly through its positive side.
Quote examples
Vivek Murthy
American Public Servant
When it comes to our relationship with loneliness, specifically, it's important to understand how our relative introversion or extroversion informs our preference for social interaction.
Quote examples
Susan Cain
American Writer
A widely held, but rarely articulated, belief in our society is that the ideal self is bold, alpha, gregarious. Introversion is viewed somewhere between disappointment and pathology.
Quote examples
Elif Safak
Turkish Author
Writing is a tribute to solitude. It is choosing introversion over extroversion, lonely hours/days/weeks/years over fun and sociability.
Quote examples
Susan Cain
American Writer
The bias against introversion leads to a colossal waste of talent, energy, and happiness.
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