Jenn Granneman

Maybe your secret is you feel lonely even when you’re surrounded by other people.

Introversion is a temperament, which is different from your personality; temperament refers to your inborn traits that organize how you approach the world, while personality can be defined as the pattern of behavior, thoughts, and emotions that make you an individual. It can take years to build a personality, but your temperament is something you’re born with.

Thoughts from your past haunt you. “I can’t believe I said that stupid thing … five years ago!”

you crave intimate moments and deep connections—and those usually aren’t found in a crowd.

all about how much something matters to you; you’ll risk overstimulation when you think speaking up will truly make a difference.

You’re better at writing your thoughts than speaking them.

introverts tend to avoid small talk. We’d rather talk about something meaningful than fill the air with chatter just to hear ourselves make noise. We find small talk inauthentic, and, frankly, many of us feel awkward doing it.

You notice details that others miss. It’s true that introverts (especially highly sensitive introverts)

You like to people watch. Actually, you just like to observe in general, whether it’s people, nature, etc. Introverts are natural observers. They can often be found hanging out along the edges of a party or event, just watching, rather than in the thick of things.

If you’re in a group, there are even more people to pay attention to.