I’ve always been known as the shy person in the family. It wasn’t until my adult years that I figured out that yes, I am shy, but I can also be extroverted when needed. I loved to get up on front of a classroom of third graders. Never bothered me a bit. I’ve begun to dance at weddings. Life’s to short to be a stick in the mud. So, I will update from time to time but here is a list of things that prove you might be an introvert.
- You can’t stand small talk. I despise social gatherings where I don’t know anyone. I’d do about anything to get out of a situation like that. I can talk about deep subjects, but I don’t have any clue how to make small talk.
- Always drive to any event. When attending a social event, you always drive by yourself so you can leave as soon as you can sneak out. Making an appearance is your type of thing.
- You enjoy solitude. You love it when you have nothing to do. I get to stay home! I can read, play piano, play with the cats, work a puzzle or anything I want to do. Stare out the window is a great activity too!
- You daydream. I daydream about the future. Nothing in particular. If I hear a song from the 1970’s and the 1980’s, my mind travels back in time. I probably have a memory associated with every song.
- Too many people wear you out. It’s too people-y out there! Too many people or having lots of time around crowds leaves me feeling drained. I have to get away by myself and recharge.
- Self-Aware. I spend a lot of time thinking about myself. Not in a conceited way. I feel like I have insight to my feelings, motivations, how my body feels physically. I’ve spent a lot of time the past three years or so finding “my inner dog”. I use to say that when I took Cookie (our Golden Retriever) for a walk. She would go find her “inner dog” and she was allowed to run loose, and sniff, and dig holes. I haven’t done any of that but I have returned to my hobbies and to things that make me happy.
- You enjoy jobs that give you independence. As a teacher, I was surrounded by people all day which meant when I came home, I had to go hide somewhere and recharge. After I resigned from teaching, I knew that I wanted a job with a quiet atmosphere. I found one too!
- I think there are different kinds of introverts. Some don’t like crowds. Some spend a lot of time thinking. That would be me. I ponder things all the time. It’s a great quiet past time. Others feel anxious around people. Some overthink a situation and will take f-o-r-e-v-e-r to make a decision.
Are you an introvert? I’d suggest we get together sometime, but it probably won’t happen. LOL! Do leave me a question or comment. I’d love to connect. Don’t forget to sign up for my email messages that alert you when I have added updates to my blog.
Until next time…