Why It's Ok to be an Introvert

First of all, Miss Amodie thank you so much for talking about introversion and how it is relevant and important because honestly introverts need to be praised for being the way that they are so thank you so much!! Ok so today in class we watched a video about introversion and how society is geared to fit the needs for the extrovert, while introverts are forced to become something they are not or to be considered a recluse all their lives. Being an introvert myself, I find it pretty tough to fit in with the majority of extroverts or even ambiverts. In middle school, people would get offeneded or think that I was weird that I would spend my recesses reading books instead of playing with them. In group work or projects, I always have an opinion about what we are doing, but I normally get drowned out by the loudest voice or I am too tired to speak up about what I think and I just go along with the group. Because I am quiet and more reserved, I am immediately seen as stuck up, snotty, or generally considered to be a person not worth getting to know (which if I truly am like that I apologize). It honestly sucks. And don't get me wrong, I love extroverts. My best friend Alex is an extrovert, and it's nice to spend time with him because he drags me into his adventures and we have lots of fun together. We also like to compare how we see the world differently. He absolutely loves talking to people and he can't understand why I would prefer a quiet place with a book. Although, he has learned that I need recharge days and he will back off and give me the space that I need (most of the time). Enough about me. With this video I think that the author clearly showed the benefits of allowing the introverted to stay that way and the power that solitude gives us. I also enjoyed how she did not completely put down extroverts and gave examples on how they are just as important as we are. I liked the 'suitcase' example the most; I feel like it adequately portrayed what each person truly wants, whether they be extroverted or introverted. She used persuasion to show how introversion should be seen as a gift, and while we do need to learn how to collaborate in teams, we need to appreciate the ideas that grow in the silence of solitude. I really, really enjoyed this video and this discussion, thank you again. And I took the test: total introvert, through and through.