Felicitas Henne, a German psychologist, had decided in 2011 that January 2 should be celebrated as World Introvert Day so that this world full of extrovert people can understand that being introverted is not a crime or a disease and Nor does it cause any harm to health.
This world has been made in such a way that the one who knows how to express his words properly, who has a large social circle and who is comfortable talking to everyone i.e. anyone at any time, generally remains successful. From politics to corporate, good communicators are ruling. Seeing all this, a German psychologist, Felicitas Heine, had decided in 2011 that January 2 should be celebrated as World Introvert Day so that this world full of extrovert people can understand that being introvert is not a crime or anything. Not a disease. This is just a choice that any person can have. Today we are going to talk about this.
What is the meaning of being introvert? (Who is Introvert)
Professor Kenneth Rubing at the University of Maryland says in an article in the New York Times that people often start weighing shyness, crowd anxiety and introversion on the same scale, whereas this is completely wrong. Shyness is a very natural emotion, crowd anxiety is a problem and being introverted is a preference based on the individual’s choice. An introvert is a person who does not feel energized by talking or socializing with others. He doesn’t like crowded areas, he loves his solitude. But this does not mean that they are afraid of crowds or that they have any disease. This is just their choice.
Symptoms of Introverts
1.If you like to stay away from the crowd then you can be an introvert.
2. Avoiding sharing personal things in class or office is also one of these symptoms.
3.If you have a very small friend circle. If you don’t believe in having many friends, you may be an introvert.
4. If you prefer to spend time at home instead of going out.
5.Lack of self-confidence is also one of the symptoms of being an introvert. An introverted person may get upset after hearing his criticism.
Is being an introvert a disease? (Is being Introvert a disease?)
No, being an introvert is not a disease or a mental problem. According to Professor Sumit Verma, who has been teaching Psychology at Delhi University for more than 10 years, it is just a type of personality. Every person’s personality is different, some people are social (called extroverts) and some people like to be alone (called introverts). This happens naturally and does not cause any kind of problem. If a person is happy being an introvert and does not want to share his thoughts, then how does it mean that he needs treatment?
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Problems and their Solution for Introverts
1. Relationship management
The best way to maintain relationships is communication. This is where introverts become weak. Many times they have difficulty in communicating their thoughts or they do not like to do so, which increases the possibility of sourness in relationships.
But this can be managed easily. If you are an introvert then be expressive in some of your special relationships and if your loved one is an introvert then try to give him space and understand his emotions.
2. Lack of confidence
Criticism given in public can upset an introvert and cause them to lack self-confidence.
Often such people are reluctant to share their thoughts. Therefore, behave keeping such people around you in mind.
3. Loneliness and stress
A US Health Department Report It is said that an introvert person may have to face more mental problems, anxiety and stress than an extrovert person. But this does not happen with all introverts. There are chances of such problems in some people. This usually happens because introverted people are often uncomfortable in sharing their problems with others, due to which they have problems like feeling lonely and nervous.
Should introverts change?
According to Professor Sumit, being introvert is not a bad thing. Nor do introverts face any threat to their health due to their being like this. If an introvert tries to change his natural habits, it is not necessary that doing so was the only way. First of all, it needs to be understood that introverts do not need to be so called okay. Yes, it is their choice that if they want to be more socially active then it is not necessary for them to change their habits suddenly. Nor should pressure be put on them. They may gradually start becoming more social and extroverted, but this is not something that is necessarily necessary to change. Introverted people have many times proved to be very good speakers and perfectionists in their work. The lack of self-confidence or hesitation in them makes them prepare well for any work due to which they do any work with full dedication and intensity.
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