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Introvert links A-Z!
- Introvert Energy - Nancy Okerlund
Nancy Okerlund has a fascinating approach to introversion and a monthly ezine, free for the asking. Take advantage of her lifetime study of the wonderful world of introverts. - Result for The INTROVERT/EXTROVERT Test : You scored 35% introvert and 41% extrovert!
- Caring for Your Introvert
- Extraversion privilege
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Pep Talk for Introverts
Do you need lots of time to yourself to re-energize? Are you sometimes labeled "aloof" or "withdrawn?" You may be part of the 25% minority of folk who are true "introverts."
It's important to tune into who you really are as an introvert- to stop trying to fit into some extroverted way of being. Introverts act a certain way because they are wired differently, not because there is something wrong with them.
Introverts must value the way they are different and schedule their lives around the need to recharge from the inside. There is nothing wrong with how they behave and what they value. In fact, as people age, it becomes an advantage to focus within!
Consider this excerpt from Eckhart Tolle's latest book, A New Earth:
"Unconscious people - and many remain unconscious, trapped in their egos throughout their lives - will quickly tell you who they are: their name, their occupation, their personal history, the shape or state of their body, and whatever else they identify with. Others may appear to be more evolved because they think of themselves as an immortal soul or living spirit. But do they really know themselves, or have they just added some spiritual sounding concepts to the content of their mind? Knowing yourself goes far deeper than the adoption of a set of ideas or beliefs. Spiritual ideas and beliefs may at best be helpful pointers, but in themselves they rarely have the power to dislodge the more firmly established core concepts of who you think you are, which are part of the conditioning of the human mind. Knowing yourself deeply has nothing to do with whatever ideas are floating around in your mind. Knowing yourself is to be rooted in Being, instead of lost in your mind." - Page 186
Embrace your introverted modus operandi and learn to apply it to your advantage both in the world and for the world.
Introverts, celebrate who you are! (Inner clapping.)
Pushing the limit
I updated the hub links on this site, leaving off those that are printed to the left. I apologize for not having written all of these myself, but I do believe that sharing our introversion person to person spreads the support system. Please forgive me and please do check out what all of these folk have to say about life in the introversion lane.
Hubs on Introverts
- Can Introverts Be Successful in Network Marketing
- Why Beautiful Women Love Introverts Like You
You wanna date a party girl, don't you? But you're not really a party guy. You can do it. You CAN get your - Introverted Network Marketer
I have a problem. I'm an Introvert. I'm not shy. I'm not afraid of being in public. I have friends. But I am horrible at small talk. If I spend an evening socializing with people I don't know or don't like, I... - The Power of an Introvert
The introvert has a quiet, inner strength. An introvert survives in an extrovert's world by staying - Introversion Versus Extroversion
I am an introvert. More accurately, I am an introspective introvert. What exactly does that mean? Well, it means I am an inner-directed person who spends a lot of time considering and evaluating my own makeup...
More Hubs on introverts
- Jean Arthur, Hollywood's Introverted Extrovert
Jean Arthur was that rare commodity - an actress who shunned the limelight. She was reputed to be more reclusive than Garbo and so is often overlooked in descriptions of the Golden Age of Hollywood, but she... - Introverted Parallelism or Chiasmus
In the series of parallelism discussed in the previous three HUBS, the last definitive use of parallelism to be discussed is that of introverted parallelism. This type of parallelism is often called Chiasmus. - The Power of an Introvert
The introvert has a quiet, inner strength. An introvert survives in an extrovert's world by staying - To Dorm or Not To Dorm: A Guide For the Introverted ...
- Are You a Misdiagnosed Introvert?
You may be an introvert and not know it. Knowing it could change your life in a positive way instantly. It did mine! If you're wondering why you don't fit in and feeling down about it, Sherlock Holmes, Jonathan Rauch, and Laurie Helgoe can help solve
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Hmmm this is an interesting blog. I dont think im an introvert im VERY loud and outspoken in public or socially, i do however, tend to twaddle around the house getting wrapped up in little projects....so i need to get out more but that might be because i dont know many people in my area/ a little bit of depression, what do you think?
Quiet as it's kept;-) being introverted is an advantage in marketing and sales.
As a recovering introvert I am reminded of a story from the 70's about a top real estate agent. The astonishing part of the story was that this real estate superstar was totally blind.
He said something at the awards banquet that should give introverts inspiration and extroverts a lesson. He said; "I have an advantage over sighted agents. I have to sell through their eyes."
Even if you are not comfortable talking and perhaps especially when you are not comfortable talking, that tendency can be your greatest asset in marketing. Think about what it would be like to show a home (or your own product or service) through the customers eyes.
Think about what it would be like to sell by listening. Asking questions and listening. The one asking questions is in control. Learn to ask the right questions and your prospect is pulled toward becoming a customer. Extroverts push. Introverts pull quite naturally. It's easier and more effective.
The most difficult skill we have to teach in sales training is to get extroverts to listen. It's a critical skill because if I say it, you doubt it. If you say it, it's always true. Introverts be encouraged.. You have a great advantage. You have the gift of listening and observing. Think about that for awhile. I feel a blog coming on.
Dreamweaver http:www.greatplans.us
All of us puter people are natural introverts, writers and artist too. Alone in our creative caves, we hide brilliance from world, hence they go blind. Astrologically speaking the 12th House rules "behind the scenes", aloness, shyness and "Harry the Hernit." I have the natal Mercury here.......I only answered myself a dozen times today...out loud!
I am very introverted myself and I do enjoy time to myself writing, painting, drawing, and other relaxing activities. I have never gone to bars, clubs, or anything like that. When I used to go out it was to the rare occasional movie with friends, but now most of them are married so I prefer to just spend quality time with family and a few friends. However, I am perfectly happy typing away or just drawing. However, I do talk in public and stand up for myself when needed, but I am very sensitive towards the needs of others and always say nice and helpful things. Often I get complimented for this and people tell me it is nice I am considerate and kind towards others feelings. I just never want to say something hurtful, mean, or overly joking, which is more of a trait of introverts I would say. Us introverts can be funny, but we are more witty and do silly things rather than pointing it out in grandiose ways :)
Does it make me an introvert if my dream place would be a fifty acre lot on top of a mountain with a 25 foot fence around it? Am I introverted because I get annoyed when interupted while writing by friends; (but I never, never mind when I'm doing hated paperwork).
Yup I thought it over I must be one of them.
At the next I.A. meeting I will introduce myself and say 'My name is Zsuzsy and I'm an introvert. (and loving it ha)
great hub regards Zsuzsy
This is a complicated question for me. When I was young, I was extremely shy, and the only way to answer the question was with a resounding YES! But as I got older, I became dissatisfied being such a recluse, and I forced myself to get off my butt and go out and become more sociable. For a while, I reveled in this.
Then four years ago, I was attacked by a neighbor. In the aftermath, I have PTSD, Depression, Anxiety, and this ugly little beast called Intermittent Explosive Disorder. There are times now when I have no choice but to cut myself off from people, even though when I am doing so I know I can't stay hidden forever. So what does that make me? At my heart, I don't believe I am an introvert, but I do have introverted tendencies.
Dear Crash,
I am not a psychiatrist or psychologist, equipped to help diagnose your situation. You might want to address this question to an introvert expert like Nancy Okerlund- see http://www.introvertenergy.com/nancyokerlund.php.
I discovered this woman recently and now receive a regular newsletter from her. She has done an incredible amount of work around introvert energy and introverts. You will find her website fascinating, whether you are an introvert or an extrovert!
From my point of view, it is extremely harmful to be attacked by a neighbor, no matter how your brain works. We are all such fragile human beings. My sympathies.
Barb
Hey this is a very interesting hub. i really liked the way you have written. Im sure people who are introverts will benefit from it
thank you, jayb. I appreciate your comments.
I find this hub and everyone sharing fascinating. I think that I'm definitely more of an introvert now but I'm not sure if it's because I'm older, married, financially challenged. I think that this is an important hub and should be researched more. Thanks for sharing. Btw, it's fine to quote other authors it's called a literature review and all writers and researchers write and read them. Don't ever apologize for not writing everything yourself. You did a wonderful job.
Stacey & Bobby
good advice, stacey and bobby! thanks!
stephhicks68 says:
2 years ago
Good questions - I have more introvert characteristics than otherwise. Hmmm.... I prefer Hubbing and hanging out on the computer at times to "real world" interactions. I find marketing difficult and I don't even like to answer the phone sometimes - thank goodness for caller ID. On the other hand, the gifts include being extremely sensitive, even intuitive, about things. I'd rather observe than engage. Sound familiar?