I'm an
introspective person. I'm not an extrovert. - John Thaw
I am
rarely bored alone; I am often bored in groups and crowds. - Laurie Helgoe
The
introvert's anthem for not wanting to hang out is 'It's not you; it's me. -
Criss Jami
You might
be an introvert if you were ready to go home before you left the house. - Criss Jami
I have to
be alone very often. I’d be quite happy if I spent from Saturday night until
Monday morning alone in my apartment. That’s how I refuel. - Audrey Hepburn
Introverts are individuals that
refresh/refuel/energize by being alone and quiet. They think before they speak, enjoy small
group gatherings and one-on-one time. For
them, time alone is as restorative as sleeping and as nourishing as
eating. At work or in social situations,
they like to receive agendas and meeting topics to plan and think through
before attending. They do not like
unexpected surprises.
In our busy society, it is important that we meet the needs
of each other. According to Fast
Company, Introverts need:
- To be respected for their need for privacy
- Given advance notice of any changes that will affect their lives
- Reprimanded privately
- Educated privately
- Respected for their introversion and not pushed into extroversion ways
Famous Introverts:
- President Abraham Lincoln
- Rosa Parks
- Mark Zuckerberg
- Meg Ryan
- Julia Roberts
- Bill Gates
- Albert Einstein
- Mahatma Gandhi
- Warren Buffett
CHALLENGE: Think of someone in your “Inner circle” that is an introvert. How can you respect an introverts need for
privacy and alone time to meet their needs this week?
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