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5 Benefits Of Being An Introvert

The good things that can come from being a less talkative person.

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This article is a response to, "From One Introvert To Another, Here Are 5 Things I've Learned That Makes Meeting New People Less Scary."

As Hannah Massen states in her article, being an introvert in an extroverted world can bring much anxiety when having to communicate with others in person. It is extremely healthy to learn how to relax in social settings and adapt to having to speak to more people than you might be comfortable with. This helps us introverts out in the long run where our activity with the outside world will only increase once we get older and into our future careers. With all that being said, there also some benefits to being the "less talkative" friend of the group. Introverts can have a keener eye when it comes to tuning in to others in a way that extroverts might not. This is why it is so amazing and necessary to have a blend of both in the world.

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For Introverts in Their 20's

A survival guide for those who want to enjoy their 20s while ensuring a balance and honoring their boundaries as an introvert:

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Between glamorous talks of “the roaring 20s” or the famed 21st birthday bash that comes with the expectation of drinking cocktails with your friends long into the night, there can be a lot of pressure to spend your free time constantly surrounded by others as a newly turned adult. Struggling to balance both having a social life while creating time for yourself to recharge is real, and if you’re anything like me, the idea of going to a packed club seems highly unappealing and overstimulating, but fear not! There are plenty of ways to have fun in your twenties that do not involve being drenched in sweat at a crowded party or bar. For my fellow individuals who are more sensitive to stimuli and need ample time to quietly recharge, here are some of my go-to strategies that have allowed me to let both my outgoing and more reflective sides thrive simultaneously as an almost 22-year-old:

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3 Self-Care Habits To Water Your Inner Wallflower

Because sometimes, we could all take a second to step away from the limelight.

Florida State University

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3 Self-Care Habits To Water Your Inner Wallflower

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Most of us are familiar with the wallflower trope. This anti-social loner would much rather stay on the sidelines and act as the observer than participate in the social scene surrounding them. While this behavior may ring true to some, this scenario does not effortlessly sum up all wallflowers. Wallflowers can range dramatically, from the indifferent-lone wolf scrutinizing those on the dance floor to the social butterfly who burns out in the first hour of the party.

In other words, there is no concrete definition of the typical wallflower.

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4 Tips To Break Out Of Your Shy Shell, From An Outgoing Girl Who Never Used To Talk To Anyone

Even if it's just a little bit!

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4 Tips To Break Out Of Your Shy Shell, From An Outgoing Girl Who Never Used To Talk To Anyone

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In 6th grade homeroom, I never talked to anyone. All I ever did was sit alone, reading my books, in the back corner of the classroom. High school wasn't any better.

I was talkative in my extracurricular activities, but nowhere else. Then, college changed me. Going into freshman year, I made it a personal goal to be outgoing, or at least more so than I have been!

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5 Powerful Perks Of Being Alone

Three's a crowd, two's company, but one's a riot.

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There is this social stigma about being alone. The image of someone walking through life independent can be an intimidating sight. Some people might see this as selfish or sad since these are feelings we try to avoid or crucify. Being alone is both a choice and not a choice. Your body is your body, it is inevitable that your physical self is always alone.

This perception is unique only to your experience. This is an irony everyone shares but does not completely know of the other. I cannot speak to your being alone and neither can you mine. The through line here is that there are more advantages than there are disadvantages.

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The good things that can come from being a less talkative person.

Being home alone is not as scary as it is necessary.

It is always fun to listen to other's stories.

You are observant to the little details in life.

You have fewer friends that you are much closer to.

You may hold from saying regretful things in an argument.

A survival guide for those who want to enjoy their 20s while ensuring a balance and honoring their boundaries as an introvert:

Because sometimes, we could all take a second to step away from the limelight.

Shut everything off.

Be comfortable with being alone.

Create a playlist for your life.

Even if it's just a little bit!

1. Say yes more often.

2. Assume people have the best intentions.

3. Learn how to feel confident with yourself in the mirror.

4. Understand everyone isn't perfect.

Three's a crowd, two's company, but one's a riot.

1. Convenience.

2. Confidence.

3. Creativity.

4. Connection.

5. Consistency.

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