All of us have some degree of introversionbut some, in particular, are true introverts through and through.
What is an introvert?
According to Page, introverts' own inner world helps them ground themselves.
How common are introverts?
What causes introversion?
According to Page, genetics plays a significant role in one’s preference toward introversion versus extroversion.
Our DNA also even determines the degree to which we can be flexible in these traits, he says.
Types of introverts.
“The thinking introvert is very cognitive by nature.
Anxious introvert
You may easily recognize an anxious introvert when you see one.
According to Manly, they’re often particularly quiet and can even seem on edge or nervous.
As Manly explains, “The restrained introvert tends to be reflective and even plodding in nature.
How to thrive as an introvert:
Honor what you’re experiencing.
Hold your boundaries.
Page explains thatthriving as an introvertmeans not second-guessing yourself.
Protect yourself from overstimulation and burnout.
The takeaway.
Introverts are people who tend to focus on their inner world rather than the external.
