Why You Should See Your Introversion as a Gift

Why You Should See Your Introversion as a Gift In our noisy, extroverted world, introverts are thoughtful, empathetic, and brilliantly creative. It isn’t easy being an introvert in our noisy, extroverted world, no matter what time of year it is. But when you add the hustle and bustle of the holiday season to the mix, it can feel like the volume is cranked up even more. It’s easy to get overwhelmed when you’re rushing to get from one holiday celebration to the next , with no time in between to recharge. In years past, I’ve found myself feeling frazzled and wishing I was better able to keep up with all of the obligations around this time of year . If only I were different, I thought, maybe I could enjoy the festivities more . But at the end of the day, being an introvert is actually an amazing gift - not just to you, but also to the people around you. And if you really want to enjoy this season, embracing your introversion , and working with it instead of against it , is the best present you can give yourself. Here are just a few reasons being an introvert is the gift that keeps on giving - year-round - and how you can use these gifts to enjoy a happier, quieter, more peaceful holiday. 5 Reasons You Should See Your Introversion as a Gift 1. You’re thoughtful and empathetic. Many introverts tend to be incredibly thoughtful in their decisions, words, and actions. In fact, it’s one of the greatest strengths of introverts - because of the way our brains work, we are hard-wired to process information deeply, to be introspective, and to think before we speak or act. This extends to our relationships, too. Because introverts are generally observant and good listeners, we may be particularly thoughtful in our relationships with others. (Remember that thing you said you wanted six months ago? Your introverted loved one was probably paying attention, so don’t be surprised when you unwrap it on Christmas morning.) Highly sensitive introverts, especially, have a knack for picking up on other people’s needs and feelings, making us deeply empathetic and considerate of those around us. We value our time and space, which may make us more aware and respectful of the time and space of others. This comes in handy during the holidays, when we are trying to coordinate busy schedules and want to be mindful of everyone’s feelings. While it can be exhausting for us to try to negotiate conflicting holiday plans with various friends and family members, we do our best to make sure the people around us feel cared for. Whether we’re spending quality time with loved ones, writing heartfelt messages in our holiday greeting cards, or shopping for the perfect, thoughtful gift, we’re doing it from the heart. 2. Because you spend time alone, you can be brilliantly creative. Many introverts are also incredibly creative . Because we spend more quiet time alone,...

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