5 myths about introverts

Here are 5 myths about introverts that I think is interesting!

1

Introverts don't like to talk

This is not right. To be introvert in it self has nothing to do with enjoying to talk or not. But what might be right however, is that introverts don't like shallow talk. Small talk where the point of the conversation is to talk about the weather feels meaningless and uncomfortable. Why can't we talk about what really matters?

2

Introvert and shy is the same thing

No! To be shy and to be introvert is two different types of personality characteristics. To be an introvert person is defined by someone who gets their energy from within and by doing activities alone, such as reading, writing and thinking. To be a shy person is defined by how you deal with unfamiliar and new situations and people. If you are shy, you have a hard time meeting new people and situations. So, you can be shy, you can be an introvert, or you can be a shy introvert. But one has nothing to do with the other.

3

Introverts can fix themselves and become extroverts

Again, Introverts and extroverts are two personality characteristics. One is not better than the other, it's simply just a part of two different personality structures! Introversion is in no way something that should be fixed! It`s not a disease, and it has nothing to do with you being broken!

4

Introverts are not social, and don't like to be with other people.

Introverts can be social, just like extroverts can. The difference though, is that as an introvert you have a need for deeper conversations and quiet time. You get more easily overwhelmed by sounds and surroundings which might lead to you leaving earlier. But that has nothing to do with you liking to be social or not!

5

Introverts are more negative and lazy

I think the reason for this myth is that introverts tend to need their space and to do quiet activities such as reading and thinking. And like I mentioned in the myth number 4, introverts tend to leave the party first, if we want to show up at all! For some people this might translate to being negative and lazy, but it's not true!