By Tiffany Desiree
In recent years, “introversion” has become a buzzword online. For some, it’s a trend, but for others, it’s a true lifestyle. The idea of chatting about coffee, Kim Kardashian, or the latest brands can feel draining. Let’s explore Kepler 186f, or even the TRAPPIST-1 solar system. Let’s dive into our subconscious and explore its majesty. Let’s talk about the extrovert-introvert dynamic.
Some days I’m chatty, others I prefer solitude, my mind having journeyed across the galaxy and back. But once I return to earth, my introversion is questioned. People often assume introversion has a specific look, but really, we just lose energy around people for extended periods. Before socializing, I need a heads-up so I can recharge with my thoughts, a good book, or a movie. Sometimes a long walk with my dog does the trick.
Introversion is uniquely fascinating, especially as a woman of color who is also an INFJ. Women of color are often seen as extroverted, the life of the party, always on the go. But as the rarest personality type, making up only 1% of the population, I’m a rare breed among rare breeds. INFJs (Introversion, Intuition, Feeling, Judging) are one of the 16 Myers-Briggs personality types, created by psychiatrist Carl Jung. I like to think he studied my brain to define INFJs because I see myself in every aspect of his research.
As an INFJ, I’m sometimes mistaken for an extrovert because I can be outgoing, especially around like-minded people. My enthusiasm and passion for fighting for causes can label me an “extroverted introvert”—until that weekend tea party invite arrives and I mysteriously “fall ill” cough-cough to recharge.
Since deciphering these four letters, INFJ, I’ve felt like I’m on a spaceship, capturing stunning images through my telescope. I celebrate my unique self. I embrace random bursts of laughter, discussing ruby programming, or people-watching to create characters based on my worldview. Introversion isn’t something to be fixed, but a personality profile that fosters coders, authors, artists, gamers, and, most importantly, a rare perspective that keeps the world interesting.
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