Happy World Introvert Day

I am an Introvert. And this world of personal branding and social media superstars, introverted is a hard thing to be.

It’s something I’ve worked hard to cover up. I’m usually the first one to jump at the hint of a night out. I love meeting with friends and chatting into the night. I’ve even done Karaoke sober. But then the “social battery” hits empty, and I need to hibernate for a bit to recharge.

I thought this would hold me back, but then I found a TED talk and book by Susan Cain in 2022. Quiet Power is a fantastic book aimed at Teenagers about how to make the most of being introverted, and it actually taught adult me a lot about myself.

In her book, Susan Cain discusses the strengths and qualities of introverts and what they bring to leadership roles. Introverts tend to be good listeners, critical thinkers and very analytical. Introverts also tend to be good at building and maintaining a few strong relationships. But due to their quiet nature, they are often overlooked for leadership in favour of someone more outgoing.

Cain encourages society to embrace and value the contributions of introverts, rather than trying to force them to conform to extroverted norms, but by letting introverts be their authentic selves, we can create a more balanced and harmonious society.

So here’s to all the introverts out there making a positive impact every day and being powerful in a quiet kind of way.

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