Often times, introverts are perceived as quiet, reserved and sometimes "boring." However, the truth is more complicated! If you find yourself in these situations, then you may be a "wild introvert" and not even realize it:
- I don't show much enthusiasm in social situations, but when I have something creative that I really like, I explode.
- On the outside, I may seem like a dull and colorless person, but inside my mind is a rich and vivid imaginary world that is crazier than you can imagine.
- I have a desire to learn new and complicated things, but I can't stand events where I have to meet a lot of new people.
- I like to experience adventures, but I want them to be safe and I always need time to reflect deeply on what the experience has brought me in terms of personal growth and development.
- I may not seem very confident in social situations, but when I create something beautiful and meaningful, no one can stop me from directing my creative process!
There are many misconceptions about introverts. In general, being an introvert simply means that you prefer the quiet. Modern psychologists measure "introvert" as the opposite pole of "extrovert", which consists of two main aspects:
RALLY
Being expressive in social situations, making friends easily, showing your feelings when you are happy, making friends quickly and always looking happy in company.
Determination
Take control, have a strong personality, know how to attract people, see yourself as a good leader and take the initiative.
From a modern personality science point of view, the less you manifest in these two aspects, the more you are on the introverted side of life. The extroversion-introversion dimension of personality is linked to dopamine and the reward value we get for primary pleasures, which are related to things like social status, drugs or sex in risky situations.
One of the strongest rewards throughout human history has been social attention, which explains why research shows that extroverts are energized by opportunities to receive positive social attention.
Introverts, on the other hand, do not experience this sensation to the same extent. From one perspective, it could be said that introverts need more "work" to find happiness at social events than extroverts, who have more dopamine flowing through their systems.
If you find yourself in these descriptions, then you are most likely a "wild introvert" - a creative soul that shines within its stillness, pursuing passions with an intensity that few can understand.
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