Being an Introvert
My MBTI type is INFP.
I’m borderline Introvert/Extravert and over the years have realised I’m an Introvert who can demonstrate some Extrovert qualities.
I’m shy and reserved and get really drained by spending too much time with other people, but I’m also very open and willing to talk about personal stuff with people. This helps me to build warm relationships with others. (That’s the Extravert bit of me).
However I give a good impression of being an Extravert. We can all act "out of type" for a while, but not for too long, although when I was younger I was able to act "out of type" for longer. So I can be outgoing, sociable and chatty and this is much easier on a one to one basis than at a large group - that’s one reason why I avoid networking events. However I have a limit, and this means that I’ll look for ways to recharge - this can be skipping out on going to the bar after working with people and ensuring I intersperse working with people to time spent along - writing or researching.
I’m much happier working one to one than in a large group, and do wonder how I was able to run training courses in the past. Now I much prefer my one to one work as again this is less of a drain on my personal resources.
So my way of being an introvert may differ to yours, but considering me really helps me and others understand who I am.
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