Being an Introvert

From as early as I can remember I was a shy quiet person. I didn’t talk much, even to family members. I remember only using head motions and smiling when someone would ask me questions. I’m not sure why I wouldn’t talk other than I didn’t want to. I was always in my head, still am most of the time.

Growing up I didn’t know there were other people out there who were quiet and reserved like me. I don’t remember how old I was when I learned there were different personality types, but it is something that has always interested me. Maybe that’s why I went on to get a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology. I took classes on personality and even took a version of the Myers Briggs Personality Test.

For anyone that may not be familiar, the Myers Briggs Personality Test is questionnaire a person fills out that determines different preferences on how people make decisions and perceive the world. The test is broken up into four different categories Introversion vs extroversion, sensing vs intuition, thinking vs feeling, and judging vs perceiving. If you want to read more about the test click here.

My personality is an INFJ, Introvert, Intuition, Feeling, and Judging. To read more about my specific personality traits and being an INFJ, click here to see my results. Take the test yourself and see what your personality type is!

Being an introvert doesn’t mean I’m only quiet and reserved. It also means I spend a lot of time reflecting and concentrating on my inner thoughts and ideas, which I do A LOT of. I am constantly thinking and dreaming, day and night.

I also didn’t like drawing attention to myself, and still don’t. I don’t like people fussing over me or making a big deal out of anything. When I was young my parents put me in almost every sport, I didn’t like everyone watching me while I was up to bat in baseball or softball. I didn’t like seeing the crowds of people in basketball or soccer. Then I found competitive swimming. The crowds were drowned out my the splashing of water and there were at least 6 other people swimming with you so the attention was never all on one person.

As I have grown older I am a little more comfortable and try to put myself out there more. This blog for example is a huge step for me. I have been thinking about doing this for YEARS. So, after much back and forth here we are. I hope you enjoy!