Extrovert or introvert

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EXTROVERT OR
INTROVERT
P R E PA R E D B Y :
P O L I A N O V S T E PA N

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INTROVERT
• Introverts are those people who are not very confident about
themselves, they are not shy but they avoid interactions with others
and are very emotional.

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POTENTIAL ADVANTAGES
Thoughtfulness: Introverts are often highly self-aware and excellent listeners.
Strong observational skills: A 2018 study found that introverts tend to make
more accurate observations about human behavior than extroverts. In other words,
they may be able to "read" people and understand them better.
Less Impulsive: They also tend to think before speaking, meaning they're less likely
to say something hurtful or unkind out of impulsivity.

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POTENTIAL DISADVANTAGES
Potential awkwardness in social settings: Introverts may feel awkward in larger groups of
people. Introverts are often misunderstood as well.
Difficulty managing emotions: A small 2020 study also found that introverts may have more
trouble managing their emotions. Researchers suggested this could happen in part because
introverts have a tendency to turn inward to grapple with negative feelings. As a result, they
might ruminate or dwell on unwanted emotions, rather than seek help coping with them.
As a result of these traits, introverts might have a slightly harder time making new friends or
networking.

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EXTROVERT
• Extroverts are those people who gain energy by being around
people. They are extremely friendly and who love discussing their
ideas with others or simply love spending time socially.

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POTENTIAL ADVANTAGES
• Extroverts are often very comfortable and confident in social situations, which can make a strong
impression on others. This strength can lead to the following advantages:
• An easier time connecting with new people: Extroverts have no trouble forging connections
with people in a variety of situations, from dating to professional networking, says Steinberg.
• A strong drive to achieve goals: A 2019 rewiew linked extroversion to a greater motivation to
pursue goals.
• Plenty of social support: Extroverts may benefit from having a large network of friends and
acquaintances.

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POTENTIAL DISADVANTAGES
• Fewer close-knit relationships: While extroverts
may have many friends, Steinberg says these
relationships may not feel as strong, simply because
they have so many connections to keep up with.
• Less skilled at listening: Extroverts sometimes
enjoy sharing their own thoughts and feelings so
much that they may fail to actively listen to others —
which can result in more superficial connections.
• Potential to come across as overly
aggressive: A 2016 study found that although
extroverts can energize their teammates on group
projects, they are often seen as domineering in
situations that involve conflict.

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COMPARING THE TWO
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• Tend to have fewer, very close
relationships.
• Tend to have more relationships that are less
close.
• Typically feel refreshed after spending time
in solitude.
• Typically feel refreshed after spending time
with others.
• Generally process thoughts and feelings
internally first before sharing.
• Generally process thoughts and feelings with
others immediately.
• Thrive doing activities alone or one-onone.
• Thrive doing activities in groups, especially
when meeting new people and trying new
things.
• Typically need downtime after socializing.
• Tend to think things over carefully before
acting.
• Prefer to work in a quiet setting, doing
tasks independently.
• Usually don't need much downtime between
social situations.
• Tend to follow impulses.
• Prefer to work in lively settings with
opportunities for collaboration.

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TAKEAWAY
Both introversion and extroversion lend themselves to unique strengths.
More introverted people might glean valuable insight into social situations through listening and
observing and take advantage of alone time to pursue personal interests and goals. More
extroverted people, on the other hand, might find it possible to make new connections and grow
a large social network almost effortlessly.
Wherever you fall on this spectrum, just know there's no wrong or right way to be. In other
words, you don't need to change your personality. Leaning into your strengths, and actively
working to adjust any habits that may be holding you back, can have more of a lasting impact on
day-to-day happiness, health, or success.

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WHO ARE YOU?
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