All my life I have heard things like “we need to get you
talking more” or that “I need to get out of my shell.” After reading some of
this book, I realize that I used to believe I had to change but the book makes
it seem alright, like everything I was told is wrong and I am just fine being
quiet.
I used to want to be outgoing and to go socialize events
because I thought that is what people find more attractive in a person. I am an
introvert, shy, quiet and very awkward, so socializing is my least favorite
thing. The problem is that it gives me anxiety to do those things, and it took
me until just recently in my life to realize that I am like this and maybe my
anxiety for social stimulation is my reflex to these scenarios.
I really enjoy this book because it is like it is speaking
to me and can help me to be myself and find ways to incorporate myself into the
real world without having to live up to the extrovert ideal. It’s also
interesting that many people consider themselves introverts and you would have never
guessed that they were.
I think my personality affects the way I learn because I
don’t like working in groups and would prefer working by myself. Also, because
I think a lot and overanalyze things, like this blog post.
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