Do you like to share your thoughts and experiences with others? If you do not feel like doing so, you can probably be an introvert. To define, an introvert is someone who is reticent, reserved, quiet, and prefers to spend time alone rather than often being with other people. They tend to enjoy their own company instead of being in social situations and are generally less expressive. They are considered more thoughtful and imaginative owing to their indulgence in their inner world. In this article we are going in deep to discover more about “what is the psychology behind quite introverted people?”.

Why people tend to be introverted and what beliefs do they hold about their introversion?

• Self-actualization and elevation requires one to be calm and quiet

Psychology behind quite introverted people is usually, our society misconstrues “being an introvert” as solitude and quiet. By inward turning and focusing on one’s thoughts and ideas, one can get to know oneself better and determine the factors that can lead to personal victory.’ Reflection on one’s beliefs and actions is a matter of self-consideration rather than external stimulation and is an essential component of finding meaning and purpose for life. As Andrew Yang says, “Overnight successes are generally years in the making. And most progress is made in isolation, far from the public eye.” Thus introverts tend to be more self-aware because their focus lies majorly on enhancing their self-perception and finding their gifts. Their prime traits are self-realization and prioritizing inner peace.

“Quiet people have the loudest minds.” – Stephen Hawking

• Interaction with close friends and loved ones is prioritized over new people

Introverts tend to rejoice by interacting with their close friends or family. They believe that one can be more sensitive and caring to the needs of their loved ones if one is more focused on a bunch of people whom one knows deeply. Thus, they do not feel the need to interact with new people more often or make them close friends. Being less talkative and social, they keep their circles small. They embrace the idea of having few profound and meaningful connections rather than having many acquaintances.

• Frequent socializing seems a massive expense of time and energy

Introverts believe that being in social gatherings, one needs to spend energy in other useful activities. They do not consider social interaction as a way to recharge rather they seek some time alone after socializing to process loads of information that their brain takes as a result of the interaction. It makes them tired and drained to be in large gatherings or around unfamiliar people.

• Better decision-making requires isolation

Introverts like to ponder over every aspect of a situation before making a final decision and thus they retreat to improve their awareness and prescience.

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“During isolation, one can bring a different approach to the creative process” – Rosalia

Introverts process their thoughts in their heads or jot them down in their personal journals to make better analysis but rarely talk them out with others.

• Conflicts can be managed and avoided better by self-containment

Introverts also appreciate the fact that unnecessary and frequent interaction with multiple people can lead to confusion, conflicts, or complexity of thoughts. Therefore, they keep the impressions they receive, to themselves and make straight and to-the-point conversations.

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To know more about Introvert people you can order this following book: Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking 

Introverts Vs Extroverts

Extroversion is also a well-known personality orientation that makes someone more social, interactive, and communicative. Where introverts tend to revitalize by withdrawing and spending time alone, extroverts tend to be more outgoing and gregarious.

In conclusion, introverts have their own world of imagination and insight that they love to stay in. Likewise, extroversion traits hold their own charm that allows you to connect with the outer world and experience versatility. Both spectrums of personality have their own pros and cons and being aware of them is essential to define one’s nature. The characteristics of both personalities are distinguishable, yet no personality in either of them or calling one better than the other. In fact, some people tend to fall in between the two, thus termed ambiverts.