[stylist] I would appreciate your help

Tue Feb 3 15:42:25 UTC 2015

Yes, introversion/extroversion is a scale.  We all have elements of both, 
but will generally prefer one or the other.  I view being introverted as an 
element of personality.  Introverts enjoy others, mainly in small groups or 
1 on 1 settings and generally in quieter settings.  After attending a party 
or large group gathering, it is typical for an introvert to need time alone 
to recharge.  The introverts are the folks who enjoy room service and a good 
book after a long day of convention meetings.   The extroverts are the ones 
who attend the after hours parties.

Also I view social anxiety or any sort of anxiety as separate from being an 
introvert. There is a lot of social pressure to perform as extroverts do and 
when introverts choose not to or feel exhausted by social events, we are 
perhaps labeled as anxious or depressed or socially awkward and in need of 
help.  I'm interested in the idea that this is merely a social construct and 
not in fact, something that needs to be fixed.

I hope I'm making sense.  It makes sense in my head.  I'm still working on 
getting the words to match my thoughts.  And yes, I'm an introvert.  I score 
in the 97 to 99% on the Meyers Briggs scale.

Julie
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From: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via stylist
Sent: Tuesday, February 03, 2015 9:27 AM
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Subject: Re: [stylist] I would appreciate your help

It's possible to be an introvert but exhibit extrovert behavior. And some 
people are either able to cope with being introverted, or they are not 
introverted to the point of being incapable of dealing with people. Depends 
on anxiety levels. And I'm sure some are honestly both at times, not sure if 
a word exist for people like this, grin.

Bridgit

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Just as a feel good story, I met and attended the church of a Minister who 
was an INFP.  How unlikely is that?

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Hello all!

I am doing some research for my next writing project.   I am exploring the 
topic of authenticity as an introvert.   I am specifically interested in 
struggling to fit in, social pressures, feelings of guilt for not going to 
parties and anything else related to being an introvert, remaining true to 
yourself while balancing that with the mainstream social pressures of 
extroversion.  My idea is that being introverted is normal, natural and a 
part of who we are.  I do not think it should be suppressed or overcome.  I 
would very much like to hear other introverts  thoughts  on this topic from 
the perspective of their own lives.

I would prefer to talk by phone or Facetime.  If you’re not comfortable with 
either of those, I would be willing to email back and forth.   This is the 
initial research only.  the questions will be very generic and broad. 
Please don’t share anything you aren’t comfortable sharing.  I don’t want to 
be nosy, I do want to get a general sense if I am on the right track with 
this idea and where to go next.

If you are an introvert and interested in talking with me, please send me an 
email at julielj at neb.rr.com and we can sort out the details.  I would 
ideally like to talk this week or weekend, but next week is also doable.

thanks so much for being awesome!  Write on!
Julie
Courage to Dare: A Blind Woman's Quest to Train her Own Guide Dog is now 
available! Get the book here:
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00QXZSMOC
Visit my new website on developing courage and living authentically:
http://www.falling-up.com
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