The Secret Lives of Introverts: Inside Our Hidden World

by Jenn Granneman

Introversion is a temperament, which is different from your personality; temperament refers to your inborn traits that organize how you approach the world,

Whatever your preferred solo activity is, you do it as much as your schedule allows. You feel good when you’re alone. In your alone time, you’re free.

It’s about giving your mind time to decompress. When you’re with other people, it may feel like your brain is too overloaded to really work the way it should.

as an introvert, you crave intimate moments and deep connections—and those usually aren’t found in a crowd.

You don’t need all that attention.

You’re better at writing your thoughts than speaking them.

That’s likely because socializing expends energy. Not only do you have to talk, but you also have to listen and process what’s being said. Plus, you’re taking in all kinds of sensory information, such as someone’s tone of voice and body language—along with filtering out any background noises or visual distractions. It’s no wonder people get drained.

Yes!

You live in your head.

I do.

You like to people watch.

I do.

Thinking—Like the term sounds, a “thinking” introvert is someone who is introspective, thoughtful, and self-reflective. This person daydreams and enjoys losing themselves in their inner fantasy world.

“Quiet doesn’t equal mad, sad, rude, bitchy, arrogant, or stuck-up. Quiet does equal people-watching, observing, and enjoying life … quietly.”