A person with liking for spending some time alone are a tend to be excellent listeners, more receptive and good leaders and can even look more competent than extroverts at work.
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ccording to the popular perception “introverts are social misfits”, but as we
dig deeper that is actually not the case. Introverts have this amazing quality of taking an inward journey and think quietly and energise themselves by spending time alone. Being an introvert doesn’t mean one is anti-social, shy or social misfit. It is just that being around big groups of people for a long period of time make them tired or uncomfortable. In fact, according to research people with liking for spending some time alone are a tend to be excellent listeners, more receptive and good leaders and can even look more competent than extroverts at work. However, there is nothing wrong about
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being an introvert but sometimes it is also important to go out with friends, build professional relations, socialize with people, expand network etc. Well, at times one needs to go out of one’s comfort zone to have good relations, to make one’s loved ones happy and for career growth too.
here are some useful and effective tips for introverts: Just take the plunge!! If you find interacting with people in person difficult, then start with engaging with people on social media like Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn. It will help you come out of your comfort zone and build a comfort level with people. Push yourself a bit! Take your
uncomfortable situations as challenges and adventure rather than a problem.
loosen up and be comfortable Before you go for asocial gathering or meeting take some time out to relax and calm down. You can even watch a funny show or a movie to uplift your life condition and be in happy state of mind. The happy state a will give positive vibes to others and help you strike a conversation with a lot more ease.
make small goals Interact with one unknown person every day! Push yourself to go and meet at least one new person every day or alternate day at workplace or in any social setting. After all it is not that difficult a task, right?
