Life as an introvert: The strengths of being an introvert

Many people think introversion can be a negative thing in today's society, but it is in fact something we can embrace and utilise to our strengths.

In a recent blog post, I spoke about what being an introvert actually is and the different types of introverts. During the Quietly Influential Summit for Introverts, those who ran the seminars also spoke about the strengths of introverts.

In my opinion, a lot of people think that being an introvert means that you're shy and reserved and also a weakness. And whilst introverts may portray themselves as shy, it is most definitely not a weakness.

Both extroverts and introverts have their own strengths that benefit them in life. So for today, I'm going to share some of the positives of being an introvert because it can be difficult to accept being an introvert in today's society when so many people are expressing themselves on videos and photos online and a lot of things are catered to extroverts.

For me, I've always thought identifying as an introvert is something good. And I want to share why with my readers, so keep reading for the strengths of introverts.

Strengths of being an introvert

Reflection and Introspection:

Being an introvert means you spend a lot of time in your head and in solitude. This means you have a lot of time to reflect on yourself and life.

Introversion allows you to analyse what's working for you and what's not, giving you the opportunity to better maximise your potential. It also means that you can grow as a person and, if you're a business owner, you can grow as a company.

Great Listeners:

Being an introvert means you're less likely to speak your mind because you think before you speak. It also means that you're really good at listening to others.

Introverts tend to be rather observant people and being observant means you speak less and listen more. We're more perceptive people who listen to understand others.

Observation Skills:

As I mentioned above, being an introvert means you have great observation skills, allowing you to listen to others. Introversion also means you can analyse others, read their body language and pick up on emotions, meaning you can understand others better.

This can help you form vital relationships with others and network well, all of which will help you succeed in life.

Writing:

As well as being good listeners, writing is also a strength of introverts. Introversion benefits people by giving them the ability to express themselves well through writing, whether it be blog posts, journaling or other such means.

Being good at writing also results in us having good reflection skills (the first strength I mentioned). It allows us to reflect on both our business and personal lives together, making us a better version of ourselves.

Sense of Calm:

With introverts being more reserved people, we tend to have more of a level head in that we're used to regulating our emotions and keeping composure.

This is a strength because it can help keep us calm in stressful or tense situations allowing us to think and organise our thoughts.

Having read the above strengths of being an introvert, what do you think? Do you agree that these are all benefits? Can you think of any more? If so, let me know in the comments below.

Until next time...