Extroverts get all the attention. Sometimes I get envious.
It's annoying that a large part of success in business is tied to social interaction. Those of us who sit at our desks and work for 8 hours a day aren't deemed as valuable as those who waste half of each day standing around talking about sports.
Meh. It's not worth being envious over. If it really bothers you try some exercises to change either by excepting others as they are, yourself as you are, or practice techniques that help you become extroverted in certain situations that you want to change.
Introverts can be social and outgoing. But yes it takes skill and practice. My job requires me to be the center of attention quite often and I had to get past fears to be good at what I do. Therapy and life experience helps a lot.
@Wildflower I took two different jobs that are frightening for a shy person like myself. Most of the time, I can "act" the part required. But sometimes I do get really anxious. It's hard to describe the feeling but it's awful, even traumatic. I stew over it sometimes. But it has taught me patience and understanding of myself, and to accept others view me differ from how I feel when that's happening, so that gives me courage to go on.
@ownworstenemy I too will become disoriented while performing my job. I'm a counselor and facilitate group therapy sessions. I accept that it is part of me and point it out, almost make fun of me, as I feel that discomfort. Just bringing it out in the open helps me to regroup and be ok.
I used to feel that way, wishing I was an extrovert. I've come to love my quiet ways and deep thoughts and emotions. Introverts have their place in this world and we're valuable.
I don't mind that they get attention. I do get annoyed that they are treated as more legitimate.
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