The Gift of Introversion

exactly how most introverts feel. That doesn’t mean you can’t do it when it’s
necessary for work or business, but if given a choice, you’d schedule your next
networking event for sometime in 2089.
9. You don’t always know what to say
Instead, you routinely find yourself thinking of the right response after the
conversation is over. This is normal: many introverts struggle with word retrieval
(the ability to choose the right words on the fly).
10. You’re better at writing your thoughts than speaking them
You may or may not be a natural novelist, but if writing something is more
comfortable than saying it in person, it’s a strong sign you’re an introvert.
Introverts take time to think about what we want to say, and while that can slow
down a live conversation, it makes for very clear and expressive writing.
11. You dive deep, both in your relationships and interests
What exactly do you do with that alone time you like to have? It’s time for selfreflection,
of course! You might spend it thinking about your life, the people you
love, your career, or the “big questions” in life. Or, you might spend it reading,
researching, or creating art. All of these things give you a tendency to go deeper
than others into the topics and pursuits that interest you. (Of course, you also
spend some of that time just relaxing and recharging.)
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