5 Introvert Strengths You Should Know

Society has taught us that if you're an introvert, then by default it puts you at a disadvantage. Being an introvert in today's world means being labeled as someone who is antisocial (I hate that word!), shy, unfriendly, or even lonely (this one specifically makes me laugh; they have no idea how much we genuinely enjoy spending time alone!). These are all common misconceptions, of course. As introverts, we know these definitions are not who we are, yet sadly we are affected by them most of the time. As a result, we try to be better. We try to hide our true feelings and act "extroverted" because we want to fit in. I'm here to tell you this is not a healthy way to live your life. You should socialize with people on your own terms when you feel comfortable, not because you're trying to impress anybody by appearing more extroverted. 

Extroverts have a lot of obvious strengths when it comes to socializing and being accepted in general. A lot of introverts go through life wishing they were more extroverted because of just that—wanting to be more accepted, especially teenagers/young adults because they simply don't know their own potential. You should know what your natural strengths are and use them the best way you can. While the power of introverts may not be as obvious as that of extroverts, these 5 introvert strengths will make you glad to be in "the introverted owls" club:

 1- Being Good at Listening

Do you ever feel like your close friends or family like to come to you when they need to feel seen and listened to? That's because as introverts, active listening comes easy to us. People turn to us when they are facing an issue or when they have good news to share. They know we will not get distracted or try to shift the conversation to make it about us. This strength is a result of the way we process information. We do it internally, so we tend to listen to the information and carefully process it in our heads to give the best response. Extroverted personalities, on the other hand, are more likely to respond in a conversation without considering exactly what is being said—this is because they have an interactive approach to processing information.

2- Thinking Things Through

It is rare that introverts are impulsive in their decisions. We think before we act. We process everything in our heads before speaking, so when we do speak we usually make an impact. After all, we had the time to be thorough. We think about issues at hand carefully while considering all angles, without wanting to be the center of attention. This is one of the benefits of introverts in the workplace. 

3- Being Original and Highly Creative

Introverted personalities tend to spend a lot of time alone. As a result, we develop our own ideas, perspectives, and visions. We are interested in the unusual and unique because we grow up seeing ourselves as odd, so our character is built on originality. Our creativity quickly follows which is one of the greatest strengths of being an introvert—that's why introverts are more likely to succeed in artistic careers.

4- Being Observant

Introverts tend to see things other people wouldn't. Our observation skills are kind of our superpower! An introvert can pick up on queues that others would miss because they're talking too much or venting. We know how to read a room in a way. That skill makes us understand how to act around certain people because we notice their body language or facial expressions. An introverted mind is a fascinating place; never forget that.

5- Connecting on a Deep Level 

When it comes to relationships, introverts prefer quality over quantity. It is no secret that we can be a little (or a lot) picky when choosing who we want in our inner world. Unlike extroverts who tend to make personal connections with many people, most of which would be casual in nature, we prefer deeper and meaningful bonds. An introverted personality puts in the effort to establish that kind of relationship, which means their small group consists of people who are loyal and definitely trustworthy.

Did you know that not all introverted personalities are alike? You can check this: 8 Introverted Personalities Explained.  

By: Amal Ghali