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Extroversion and Introversion: Social Battery
Based on how they recharge their "social battery", people are divided into two personality types: extroverts and introverts. This concept reflects how much energy individuals gain or lose during social interactions, like socializing with classmates, going to parties, going shopping with friends, etc. Extroverts feel energized by being around others, while introverts need solitude to recharge after socializing. Understanding these differences is key to appreciating the unique strengths of both personality types, understanding your loved ones who belong to either one of the described groups of people, and maybe understanding yourself if you never knew this about yourself before.
Extroverts: Surrounded by People
Extroverts draw energy from being with others. They are outgoing, talkative, and enjoy group activities. Socializing boosts their mood and motivation, making them thrive in environments that encourage interaction. Extroverts often excel in group projects and events. They may also need occasionally quiet time to recharge though they typically need lees of it than an introvert, and they get bored by their own company more easily. Their ability to make connections quickly often means they have a wide social circle, which can lead to new opportunities and experiences through meeting a lot of very different people that specialize in different things. Extroverts are quite often considered adventurous, resolute and more loud than quiet.Izabela Rożek
Introverts: Own Company
Introverts recharge by spending time alone or in small groups. They prefer meaningful conversations and may feel drained after prolonged socializing. Introverts often have a rich inner world. Spending time in deep thought and reflection allows them to approach problems with creativity and focus. Introverts may appear reserved, but they are deep thinkers who process information carefully. Their quiet strength lies in their thoughtful contributions and reflective nature. Introverts tend to form close, meaningful relationships (not saying extroverts don’t) with a smaller circle of friends, valuing quality over quantity in social interactions. This group of people is often considered shy, quiet, and more emotionally stable because of their calmness.
Appreciation
Both extroverts and introverts bring valuable qualities to social and academic life. Extroverts add energy and excitement. They are good at participating actively in social events and spreading their positive vigor as if they were suns and their positive energy was their sun rays. Meanwhile, introverts offer insight and depth. They are good observers of the surroundings so they may notice things others do not see and teach people how to appreciate your own company. Understanding that everyone has their own "social battery" can help create more inclusive spaces, where both types feel respected and understood. Appreciating these differences makes it easier to understand your friends’, family’s, or your significant other’s nature and way of living.
The whole article is based on book The Introvert Advantage written by Laney Marti Olsen.
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