#5 Being comfortable being alone

There are a couple of reasons why people who are more introverted seek out alone time and are comfortable with it. ·       They need time without people so there is less stimulation. ·       It allows them to just fully be themselves.  ·      They can do whatever they want and don’t need to take other people into consideration. ·       It’s a great opportunity for them to explore their own thoughts, ideas, and emotions. ·      They need the alone time to recharge.And for people who are more extroverted there are a couple of reasons they generally avoid spending time alone.·       They need the external stimulation from other people to feel energized. ·       They are not as used to and comfortable with exploring their own thoughts and ideas.And as you can see there is quite the disconnect between the two. ·       It seems to be easier for introverts to understand extroverted behavior than the other way around.  ·      Not behaving inline with the Western norm of social behaviorAnd lastly, we covered why even introverts are struggling right now with being alone for so long. ·      Because the choice is taken away from usTimestamp2:23 Why introverts are comfortable being alone5:52 Why extroverts are more reluctant to be alone8:09 The disconnect between how introverts and extroverts view time alone11:20 Why introverts are also struggling with being alone right now12:29 SummarySupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/inthrivert) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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Living life in a way that is comfortable for you is not always easy when you are more introverted, especially when (Western) society seems to favor extroverted behavior. Many introverts do not feel comfortable behaving and expressing themselves in a way that is natural to them for fear of being judged and criticized. Through sharing knowledge, insights, experiences, and tips, the Inthrivert podcast aims to be a beacon for introverts to look towards while navigating their life. To empower them to embrace their introverted nature, and to show them how it can be a source of strength instead of something that is holding them back. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.