As an introvert it is easy to stay in my comfort zone. People and new situations make me anxious. I have a few close friends who I confide in and spend time with, as well as my immediate family, and that is all the social interaction I need. Share this: Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)

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When I started my career as a United States Air Force flight attendant, I knew I wanted to record my journey and share it with the world. I was told USAF flight attendants travel to almost every country (for free!) unlike many other jobs, and the light bulb to become a travel blogger immediately went off in my head. On each trip, I made sure to pack my camera to capture any and everything. However, after reviewing many of my videos and photos, they did not feel important enough to share publicly. There are thousands of travel bloggers already uploading the exact same thing.

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What made me different? Why should people care that I went to Singapore? With the purchase of an airbnb or a few nights in a hostel, anyone can visit Singapore or any country for that matter. Did I want to share my experiences simply to brag on social media? Was I trying to keep up with the Joneses? Considering how much influence social media has on us nowadays, that might have been part of the reason, but it was far more than that for me.

Accomplishment

Traveling the world and constantly meeting and interacting with new people is a triumph in my life. As an introvert it is easy to stay in my comfort zone. People and new situations make me anxious. I have a few close friends who I confide in and spend time with, as well as my immediate family, and that is all the social interaction I need. So, the fact that I am now working in a social position with high profile people and immersing myself in a new culture almost every other week is a big accomplishment.

Introversion is Just a Personality Trait

Being an introvert does not mean that I never want to leave my house or that my only hobbies are reading and gardening. It just means that I have a different outlook on life than most people in this world i.e. extroverts. And because I sometimes face anxiety as many of us introverts do, it is easier to stick with what I know than to branch out and try something different. However, I do not believe in taking the easy path. I have always been ambitious, and I like to challenge myself. Being introverted is not a flaw nor a weakness, it is simply a personality trait. The same way being ambitious, generous, kind, passionate, creative and so forth are some of my other personality traits. There is no reason, I should be defined by my introversion and neither should you.

Empowering Introverts

Cultured Caitlin Introvert Diaries are to help introverts (or anyone who can relate) and encourage them to follow their dreams. Many of us feel alone with what we may go through in our everyday lives, and it is nice to know someone else can relate and offer tips to not only deal with our struggles but to defeat them. My goal for this blog is to empower introverts, myself included, to live our best lives.

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