I have always been the quiet type. All through my life, I have been the person to stand back and watch or listen to what is going on around me rather than jumping into things. And my quietness isn't always a choice - a lot of it is due to my anxiety.

For the longest time, I thought there was something wrong with me. I would let myself hover in the background while others had their engaging conversations and experiences. However, over time, I came to the realization that being quiet isn't always that bad of a thing. Being quiet actually, comes with a lot of great perks.

Here are seven perks to being a quiet person:

1. We are better listeners.

Being the quiet ones, we tend to be active listeners. We always listen to others, whether it be as simple as small conversations, or full-on stories. Whether it be as simple as small conversations, or full-on stories.

2. We are very observant.

Quiet people observe a lot, Therefore, we know how people around us act - and sometimes think. This allows us to have a better idea of who to let in our lives. in our lives.

3. We are loyal.

We tend to be very loyal when it comes to being a friend or a lover because we see what they truly go through. We value our close ones more, and we are always there when they need us. We also have very good advice - just a plus!

4. We can be quite wise.

Since we tend to stay in the background, we learn a lot more by seeing what one normally doesn't see. Thus, we are able to make wiser decisions and choices while also being able to give our loved ones advice.ones advice.

5. We might be quiet, but we are also strong.

Us quiet individuals are easily ran over, yet, when necessary, we know how to stick up for ourselves and anyone else. We might look small, but we have the biggest, strongest personalities.

6. We have really creative imaginations.

Since talking is usually at a minimum, we make up our own little world in our minds. In this 'world", we can easily narrate what is going on or plan what to say when we do speak up. Plus, it also helps in situations where we have to make material choices.

7. Many of us become good writers.

We don't really talk all that much, so when we want to express ourselves, a lot us express better through writing. This allows us to get out everything while not being pressured to speak out. (Although, it is always good to have someone to talk to, it's not always easy or possible).lot us express better through writing. This allows us to get out everything while not being pressured to speak out. (Although, it is always good to have someone to talk to, it's not always easy or possible).