5 Major Advantages You Get For Being an Introvert

As an introvert, I’m already aware of the symptoms that comes along with it. It’s like whenever you’re out in public, you put up a performance, which could be fun and entertaining at first.

Yet, after a certain period of time, becomes stressful and tiresome. It’s a little complicated to describe to extroverts because to the outside world we appear to be shy, or hermits. However, it mainly deals with being comfortable with ourselves and our own surrounding.

Introverts do enjoy going out from time to time, speaking to people, and socializing, but it takes a lot of energy to do so. After we socially engage with people, we need time to relax and recharge our mind.

Every introvert has their own way to mentally refresh their mind. I personally enjoy writing, reading, or watching Netflix. After spending several hours with my friends or family, I occasionally need to isolate myself from them.

So for people who think their friend doesn’t like them, or if you’re dating someone who’s shying away from you; don’t take it as a sign that they’re kicking you out of their life. They just need time to themselves so they could hear their own thoughts.

Because if people choose to ignore an introvert feelings by pushing themselves into their life, it’ll only cause them to back away even further. That’s why introverts have trouble dealing with roommates and prefer only having a few friends who really understand them.

If you have times where you worry if being an introvert is an acceptable lifestyle to maintain; yes, it is. Such as the world needs night and day, society needs extroverts and introverts. It creates a balance that sets a structural rule to how people interact with each other. As a human species, it’s necessary to have people stick to themselves as others stick out of the crowds.

There’s a book I recommend called, “Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking” by Susan Cain. It’s about introversion, and it provides good arguments to embrace your unique features as an introvert.

I’m not encouraging you to change your lifestyle (especially since I’m an introvert.) All I want to do is reveal the benefits of being introverted and why you should proudly embrace this lifestyle.

1. Less Worries

Rather than dealing with the world’s problems, you’ll only have to deal with what’s happening to you and those close to you. You’ll gain a better understanding on how to thoroughly go after an issue because you’ll be close enough to people lives to understand what they’re going through.

2. You know yourself

For introverts, it’s easier to know themselves because of the amount of times they spend alone. Unlike many people, introverts won’t have a problem discovering what hobbies or interest spark their mind.

Rather than blindly following the proclaims of the world based on what’s interesting, they’ll already know what they like. We’re not born to know who we are and it takes a conscious effort and time to ourselves to uncover those truths.

3. It’s easier to maintain long term friendships

Introverts don’t enjoy having a crowd of friends they could show off to the world. All they really need is one person and if they both respect each other privacy and boundaries, that friendship manifests into gold. It’s nice to have a variety of friends, but it’s hard to open your heart to them all equally.

Overtime, you tend to split apart from them because there was no tight bond to keep you close. Though extroverts do maintain good friendships that lasts for years, introverts find it easier to stick to one or two people closely throughout their life like a prized possession.

4. You’re more independent

Introverts don’t have to worry about relying on others to get something done. It’s because we’d rather not deal with another person and try to cooperate with them. It’s not that we want to be unsociable or arrogant, but introverts just prefer doing things their own way.

They’re more comfortable with applying their own experience and knowledge when assessing a problem, and if they make mistakes, they learn from it and move on. Rather than relying on the opinions or judgments of others, introverts learn to acquire those skills alone.

5. You’re more creative

With the amount of time introverts spend to themselves, it’s only natural for them to discover traits that make them unique. They see the world in a different way because they notice the minor details others fail to see.

That’s why many successful writers, artists, and designers are introverts. That’s how certain people are able to create masterpieces that the rest of the world marvel.

In final thoughts…

It’s important that you happily enjoy your life whether you’re an introvert or extrovert. The big difference between enjoying being an introvert, and being comfortable being an introvert is acceptance. Don’t mislead yourself if all you’re struggling with is shyness.

If you’re an individual who struggles with being shy, I recommend looking into How to improve self confidence and not be shy. However, if being shy is a part your personality, don’t let it bother you. Not everyone enjoys going to parties or doing social activities.

Not everyone enjoys being around loud or obnoxious people. Each introvert is different because they could love being alone, with their partner, or with a certain amount of friends. The key to remember is to be who you are and be proud of it despite what society thinks.