r u an introvert or an extrovert?

introvert or extrovert - r u introvert or extrovert
India
November 3, 2006 2:39am CST
i myself feel dat i'm an introvert.but i'd surel like 2 change.well can any1 suggest me how 2 convert frm an introvert 2 an extrovert.well 1st tell what r u?
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@meeoww (1174)
• United States
3 Nov 06
I grew up very introverted. Now I do promotions..products, events, etc. I'm still an introvert and every time I speak to people, it's actually a conscious effort to do so. I know that I have to. But when I was learning to ski, I got to the top, looked towards the bottom & said "here goes nothin'!" Because that was the only way I was going to get back to the bottom. Now, each day that I start a promotion is sort of like starting over, where I know that I need to talk to people I don't know and... "here goes nothin". Once I get going, though, I get compliments on how well I speak & deal with people, and those people just can't believe it when I tell them that I'm an introvert. Then I leave work & I crawl back into my shell. I actually like being by myself, but I guess that I've found that speaking to people is a way to keep the variety up. By the way, "here goes nothin" works in regular social situations like parties, too. Aloha!
• India
3 Nov 06
ah...well even i'm planning 2 do my event management.well frm u i got a gr8 example of being a successful introvert event manager
• Australia
3 Nov 06
im an introvert too and i dont think u can change because thats just what ur personality is like, u should just embrace who u are
• Philippines
3 Nov 06
my sentiments, exactly.
• India
3 Nov 06
yes and i even feel dat i have a lot of advantages being an introvert
• India
3 Nov 06
prisoner of conscience - prisoner of conscience
i'm also an introvert..i'd like to be an ambivert so i constantly try to think about others so that i can change my thoughts sometimes but i feel it is difficult to understand others as u understand urslef but i keep trying to be a better person than i am......
• India
3 Nov 06
ambivert huh!!!!!!!!!!
@shi_2000_21 (2680)
• India
4 Nov 06
could you explain me what is meaning of introver and extrovert. then only I can answer this question.
• India
4 Nov 06
Below are nine different definitions of introverts and introversion from a variety of sources. We are all in the process of developing better definitions for introversion. Take what you like here, and leave the rest. Let's raise consciousness. Introversion is a legitimate personality style! 1. A mode of psychological orientation where the movement of energy is toward the inner world. * [Jung Lexicon, Daryl Sharp] 2. A person who tends to shrink from social contacts and to become preoccupied with their own thoughts. [Define Ansme] 3. Turned toward the inner world of symbols, ideals and forms. An introvert, or introverted type, is one whose dominant function is inwardly focused. Introverts are inclined to express themselves, using their primary function, indirectly, through inference and nuance. [TypeLogic] 4. By Myers-Briggs' definition, an introvert derives energy from his or her internal world of emotions and ideas, while an extrovert draws from the outside world of people and activities for spiritual sustenance. [CIO.com] 5. Introverts often: have quiet energy; listen more than talk; think quietly inside my head; think, then act; feel comfortable being alone; prefer to work "behind-the-scenes" ; have good powers of concentration; prefer to focus on one thing at a time; are self-contained and reserved. [Personality Type] 6. An introvert’s essential stimulation is from within the inner world of ideas and impression, thoughts and reflections. Introverts literally draw energy from attending to the inner world. The bias is toward reflection. Introverts need to do things by themselves so they can turn inward and reflect and thereby rebuild their energy. Introverts think things through in order to understand them. Introverts process internally first, and then come out with the conclusion. They prefer written communication. Introverts may prefer privacy, being with a one or two others or being alone. Introverts give depth to life. In America: Extraversion 60-65%; introversion: 35-40%. [InSpirit Resources] 7. Introverts take a break and head for the beach, watch TV, or read a book. They are drained by social situations, and keep a few close friends. I's can be life of party but find it draining. They like alone time, and thinking before they speak. I's energy is more directed inward (the world within), towards their own thoughts, ideas, perceptions, and reactions. Yet, according to Jung I's are more into the subjective experience, the world within (rather than the external world), and see the external world as somewhat threatening. Crowds to not energize them. They trust their own judgments and perceptions more than those of others, and will think an idea before expressing it. Isabel Briggs Myers (1995: 56) says Introverts are "more at home in the world of ideas than in the world of people and things." Introverts live in the inner world of thoughts and ideas. [New Mexico State University, College of Business Administration & Economics] 8. Keirsey suddenly decided to call introverts "reserved persons" (?): On the other hand, Reserved persons (ISFJs, INTJs, etc.) can be said to draw energy from a different source. They prefer to pursue solitary activities, working quietly alone with their favored project or hobby, however simple or complicated it may be, and such isolated activities are what seem to charge their batteries. Indeed, the Reserved can remain only so long in contact with others before their energies are depleted. If required by their job, family, or social responsibilities to be expressive or outgoing -- to make a great interpersonal effort -- they are soon exhausted and need alone time in quiet places to rest and to restore their depleted energy. Thus, if Reserved persons go to a noisy cocktail party, after a short period of time -- say, half an hour -- they are ready to go home. For them, the party is over, their batteries are drained. This is not to say that the Reserved do not like to be around people. They enjoy socializing with others, but at large social gatherings or professional meetings they tend to seek out a quiet corner where they can chat with one or two other persons.... There is some social bias toward expressiveness in American social life, but Reserved persons have no reason to feel that there is anything wrong with them, and should be sure to provide adequately for their legitimate desire for quiet time to themselves. [Keirsey Personality Type] 9. [Introversion] is normally characterized by a hesitant, reflective, retiring nature that keeps itself to itself, shrinks from objects, is always slightly on the defensive and prefers to hide behind mistrustful scrutiny. [Extraversion] is normally characterized by an outgoing, candid, and accommodating nature that adapts easily to a given situation, quickly forms attachments, and, setting aside any possible misgivings, will often venture forth with careless confidence into unknown situations. In the first case obviously the subject, and in the second the object, is all-important.[The Problem of the Attitude-Type, CW 7, par. 62. ] [Sharp on Jung] 10. Visit MorrisCat for a list of attributes.
@getjimmy (2242)
• India
4 Nov 06
Strictly introvert. I am greatful to be an introvert. This personality allows me to be an observer in most time. I search deep meaning of all things; I think deep before say or do anything. One thing I found that around 16% of introverts considered as 'gifted'. That made me feel special about the introverts
• India
4 Nov 06
and dat made me feel special 2 man
• India
3 Nov 06
I am an ambuvert. that is between introvert and extrovert.
• India
4 Nov 06
dats something i've never heard
@toonatoons (3737)
• Philippines
3 Nov 06
like you, i'm an introvert, too. i'm not very good in social gatherings, really. but i don't really want to change that because that's who i am.
• India
3 Nov 06
dats a good sign man
• United States
6 Nov 06
extrovert