Carl Jung established the terms introvert and extrovert to describe where people draw their energy from, internally or externally, rather than labeling people as purely one or the other. There are misconceptions that introverts are shy, anti-social, or stuck up while extroverts are obnoxious, needy, or bullies. The source of energy is the key difference, with introverts feeling drained by social interaction and needing alone time to recharge, while extroverts gain energy from spending time with others. Effective communication, looking for signs of needing alone time or social interaction, and adapting to each other's needs are important for introverts and extroverts to interact well.
2. Who are you?
No one of consequence…
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3. Misconceptions
Carl Jung established the terms, introvert and extrovert (originally spelled extravert) in the
early 20th century. Unfortunately, since then we have mistakenly labeled people as one or
the other.
• Introverts
• Shy
• Anti-social
• Stuck up
• Extroverts
• Obnoxious
• Needy
• Bullies
There is no such thing as a pure introvert or extrovert.
Such a person would be in a lunatic asylum.
Carl Jung
“The problem with stereotypes is not that they are untrue, but that they are incomplete. They make one story become the only story.”
Difference between shy and an introvert
lead into how to tell an introvert or extrovert
Introvert will not speak up in meetings or conferences but will approach one on one afterwards
Mental state of a shy person and introvert is different.
Shy person is afraid to speak while an introvert might be overstimulated or contemplating
For introverts, group sport is harder.
Researchers performed a research on introverts and extroverts. Response to stimuli and their dopamine system is different. Introverts have a longer pathway for a response to a stimuli while for extroverts have a shorter path.
No extreme introvert and extrovert
How to tell where you fall
http://www.thepowerofintroverts.com/quiet-quiz-are-you-an-introvert/
Myers Briggs type indicator
Mighty likable person
the world is an extroverted one
Changing one from an introvert to extrovert
may lead to an obnoxious behavior
Most of the above rules lead to more one on one or alone time
Encourage social engagement
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