I am an ambivert. An ambivert is a person who's personality has extroverted and introverted qualities. there are lots of people who have called me an introvert because I'm naturally shy, but other people tell me I'm super extroverted. It really depends on the group of people I'm with, or what situation I'm in.
At school, I'm definitely introverted. I barely talk at all during class discussions. I usually prefer to listen, especially because I can't think up an argument on the fly. Personally, I can't think while I'm talking, I have to think up what I'm trying to say before I start talking. It takes up too much time. I know the material and all, but it's hard for me to have input when the conversation moves so fast.
On the other hand, at dance practice, I typically speak up more often. It's
By definition, extroverts get their energy by being around people. I do enjoy being around people, and I feel like I accomplish more when others are around. In this way, I am an extrovert. However, introverts need time by themselves to recharge. I definitely take the time to recharge, especially on the weekends. I love having time to myself. I really enjoy not needing company all the time. I also like to be around people. After being by myself for too long I need to take some time to get out of the house and not be by myself.
Additionally, although I enjoy being with people, sometimes I'm with people for far too long. Even though I get energy from being around people, at times it can be too much for me. Also, it takes a lot of self-motivation for me to get myself to go be with people. I can take an entire morning to complain to myself why I don't want to go to an event, but once I'm there, everything is fine. I enjoy myself and I usually wonder why I tried to get myself out of it.
At the end of the day, I realize that I've always been a part of the gray area, neither left nor right, always in between. That's the truth, even when it comes to introvert versus extrovert, I find it hard to pick a side. Gladly, ambivert is a wonderful term for the gray area that I typically find myself in, and I'm glad to embrace it.
