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A World for Extroverts

In today’s society, introverts are at a disadvantage. This is not surprising since 75% of people are extroverts rather than introverts. Extroverts take charge and focus on the external world while introverts concentrate on their internal thoughts and feelings. However, in this fast-paced world that focuses on action and speed, it drains an introvert’s energy. As such, when extroverts say they own the world because it caters to them more than anyone else does, they’re right. From childhood onward, introverted children feel out of place; they think something is wrong with them because everyone tells them so by expecting them to act like extroverted individuals do in order to fit in better with society as a whole. The message these kids receive from others is simple: “You’re screwed up! Change!” Unfortunately for those who try to change themselves into what others want or expect of them instead of embracing their true nature as an introvert would be like asking a bear to fly or a bird grow fur – neither will ever happen no matter how hard you try or force yourself into doing so against your very nature which makes you unique from all other living creatures out there just as much as each one has its own strengths and weaknesses that help define who we are individually but also collectively as humanity overall despite our differences among us all around the globe due to where we were born/raised/grew up etc…

Psychoanalyst Sigmund Freud is partially responsible for the negative perception of introverts. He theorized that people achieve psychological fulfillment only through full engagement with the external world, and he was an extrovert himself. However, Alfred Adler was another psychoanalyst who focused on thoughts and feelings – the interior world. When Freud and Adler had a falling out, Freud began to characterize introversion in a discouraging, even pathological manner. Because of his influence over psychoanalysis as a whole, others came to see introversion as something unhealthy. Carl Jung also believed that people are psychologically disposed toward being somewhere on a continuum between very introverted or very extroverted, but he thought that it’s healthy if you’re in moderation with your personality traits rather than extreme.

Introvert or Extrovert?

Introverts and extroverts are different. Introverts like to be alone, while extroverts enjoy being around people. Introverted people have a smaller number of friends than their extroverted counterparts. They also find small talk more difficult, but they can act quickly when needed. Extroverts prefer to speak rather than listen, whereas introverts tend to listen more often than they speak.

• Introverts are people who enjoy their own company, and they like to spend time alone. They also prefer to listen rather than speak in social situations. Being around other people can be tiring for them, so they need some quiet time after large group events. Introverts don’t talk much unless they know what they want to say or if the subject interests them. If an introvert is speaking, it’s because he has something important to tell you that he thinks will interest you as well.

It’s Okay to Be an Introvert

Being an introvert is not a bad thing. It’s just a part of who you are. If you are an introvert, it doesn’t mean that there’s something wrong with you. Everyone has their own personality traits and tendencies, so if you’re an introvert, accept this fact and be proud of who you are.

Extroverts are energized by external reality. They like being around people and enjoy the excitement of action. Introverts, on the other hand, prefer to be alone and tend to avoid social interaction. Excessive social interaction drains their energy quickly because they recharge themselves through quiet reflection rather than stimulating conversation with others. Extroverts have a big-picture outlook on life whereas introverts focus on one thing at a time in their lives.