An introvert is a person with qualities of a personality type known as introversion, which means that they feel more comfortable focusing on their inner thoughts and ideas, rather than what’s happening externally. They enjoy spending time with just one or two people, rather than large groups or crowds. While some introverts may be shy or quiet and prefer to be alone, theres much more to this personality type. Here are some common traits of introverts:

• Need quiet to concentrate
• Are reflective
• Are self-aware
• Take time making decisions
• Feel comfortable being alone
• Dont like group work
• Prefer to write rather than talk
• Feel tired after being in a crowd
• Have few friendships, but are very close with these friends

Being an introvert isnt an all-or-nothing stamp on your personality. Psychologists think of introverts as falling somewhere on a scale, and some people are more introverted than others. Other people fall right in the middle of the scale and are called ambiverts. Introverts usually have a few extroverted traits mixed in with their introverted ones, and vice versa.