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This is so me! I feel being an introvert is awesome. 💯🔥
Yes, we love being introverts! 💜
It took me a long time to realize how much of an introvert I am. I spent years working in professions that required me to be in the spotlight from sales positions to marketing to public speaking. But even then I always found myself retreating back into my own corner as soon as the work was done.
It was only after careful introspection (years later) that I realized that this was, because I enjoyed and valued my alone-time -- however rare that was.
One of the key signs for me was that it always felt like I had to summon all of my energy in order to get myself up on a stage or in front of a mic or camera. And this became extremely exhausting the more I did it.
It took me a long time to realize that I was an introvert masquerading as an extrovert, because that is what the industry and society was expecting of me.
In either case, thank you for sharing this, I think this is a difficult conversation for many to have and even harder for some to accept. I am sure this will help many people feel more comfortable with their true selves and that is worth it!
Thank you, Gaurang! Your journey resonates with mine as well. So many times I had to pretend something that I'm not. And then finally found out what it really is, and there's nothing wrong with me. I think the culture of personality or the social pressure to have those certain characteristics in order to be successful made us ignore what we really feel and be something else.
I'm glad to hear that this post would help others to accept themselves and feel comfortable!
Amazing article, Sumudu I have always considered myself an ambivert but my introvert side always takes the big percentage. I loved this article it's like you were talking to me directly. Thank you for writing this great way to start the morning 🤗
Glad to hear that this helps. I think ambiverts are the best of us and are in perfect balance 😊
Am an introvert and it is like this article describes me.
I love helping people and adding value to them through creating content.
Glad to hear that you can relate to it. And you are a great writer and a content creator!
After reading this article, i'm proud of being an introvert 🤗, now i just need to work more on polishing my content creation skills.
I'm glad to hear that! You are already doing really well and producing valuable content!
Felt so personal! It's a great Read. <3
Glad to hear that, Vanshika! Thank you!
Relatable! Nice Article🔥
Glad to hear that! Thank you, Anand!
As an introvert, I confirm that too 😅.
Great writing Sumudu Siriwardana.
Thank you so much, Elef!
I agree with all your points, as an Introvert myself. Though I'm trying to be more open in terms of talking these days.
Thanks for sharing!
Talking becomes better with more practice. Good luck! 😊
Thanks for sharing
As an introvert, I must say this article perfectly describes US.
I've tried severally to stay more extroverted most of the time but I truly enjoy being an introvert in the end.
To cut the story short, everything you said here is true. Thanks for sharing
Thank you for your feedback! Yes, we love being introverts! 😊
Thanks for this article Sumudu Siriwardana! It's super inspiring and empowering for any introvert. I hope more introverts can realize that they can create content too and that they don't have to fear anything to start :)
Thank you, Victoria! Yes, I want more people to start creating content and use their strengths to thrive!
Beautifully written Sumudu! You're always a charmer.
Thank you, Pratim!
And suddenly I am feeling good about myself again! Thanks ;)
I'm so glad to hear that!
Being an introvert really liked this article Sumudu Siriwardana!!!🤓
Thank you, glad to hear that!
As an Introvert I can relate to this 100%!
Thank you, Andrew! Glad to hear that!
I like how easily you put it all together Sumudu!
Thank you, Nisha!
This article speaks to a whole lot of us introverts. For me, introversion has really been a benefit in terms of content creation and software engineering. Thanks for this, speaks lengths.
I've been finding a great read about being introvert and a content creator at the same time and no one has put everything I have in mind into words. Glad I came past this post! Looking forward for more contents like this 👏