I have always wondered if being introverted is better than being extroverted. As someone who leans more toward the introverted side, I can’t help but notice how the world often favors extroverts, but funny enough looking at me facially I have a bold face mainwhile inside it might not be like those who speak up in class, make friends easily and seem to thrive in social gatherings. Meanwhile, people like me prefer quiet spaces, deep conversations, and solitude. But does that mean introverts have it worse Or is there a hidden advantage to being the way we are, a question I have always pounder about, For the longest time, I felt like introversion was something to fix. People would say, You’re too quiet or Why don’t you talk more as if being reserved was a flaw. And at some point I started believing that maybe I needed to change, to be more outgoing, more social, more like them I even tried, I forced myself to talk more, to attend events I didn’t enjoy and to push my limits. But no matter what I always found myself needing a break afterward. The exhaustion was real, Then I started questioning myself Is it even possible to truly change, Can an introvert become an extrovert, From my experience I’d say we can adapt but we don’t completely transform. I’ve learned to navigate social situations better to be more confident when speaking and to engage more with people. But at my core, I still find peace in solitude, I still prefer deep conversations over small talk, I still recharge by being alone rather than in a crowd. soon I get to understand that Extroverts bring energy, excitement and connection to the world. Introverts bring depth, thoughtfulness and introspection. We need both. And instead of trying to force myself into a mold that doesn’t fit, I’ve learned to appreciate my introversion for what it is something valuable in its own way.
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STOPThis above is a big takeaway for me.
And I agree, we can try to adapt but we don't completely transform. It's never a wrong thing or disadvantage to be an introvert. There are many goodness to it that people don't get to realise. It's better one holds to their true nature rather than try to adapt because of the words of others. Because like you said, you'll never completely transform into what you're not, and that will be a daily burden.