Introvert. In this first post, I’d like to talk about the theme of this blog —
the word “introvert”
What does it actually mean, and what kind of traits does it describe? Everything I share here comes from what I’ve learned over time through books and other resources related to introversion.
The word introvert originally comes from the field of psychology.
It refers to a personality type that tends to focus inward — paying more attention to internal thoughts and feelings than to external stimuli. The concept is said to be based on the personality theory introduced by the psychologist Carl Jung.
I won’t go into the theory in detail here. Instead, let me give you some concrete examples of what introverted traits can look like.
If many of these examples resonate with you, there’s a good chance you lean strongly toward being introverted (Of course, there are many views on this — so please just take it as my personal perspective)
And here’s the key point:
There’s a core idea that underlies all these traits.
When compared with extroversion, it can be summed up in one simple difference:
More sensitive to stimulation, easily drained, recharge by being alone.
→ Introverts
Seek stimulation, recharge by being around people.
→ Extroverts
What do you think?
If you’ve found yourself nodding along or recognizing parts of yourself, you’re not alone.
If you’ve ever thought, “Is it just me?” — rest assured. Most introverts feel exactly the same way 😁
That’s it for today’s post!
Through this blog, I hope to share insights about what it’s like to be an introvert — our traits, thoughts, and how we move through daily life — all from the perspective of someone who’s introverted through and through.
Thanks for being here, and I hope you’ll stick around 🙂↕️
