Introversion and Independence
Top Misconceptions on the Link Between Introversion and Independence
In this episode, I discuss an article surrounding the idea that all introverts are independent and desire autonomy. Since introverts tend to enjoy being alone and doing things on their own, it’s easy to reinforce the generalization that they are very independent, but that isn’t always the case! Here are a few key takeaways:
It’s important to remember that there is a distinction between autonomy and independence. While the terms are very similar, the concept of autonomy focuses more-so on self-government and not being influenced by/reacting to personal desires
Like all humans, introverts can have extremely varying attributes of their personalities. For example, some may prefer working alone, while others feel more comfortable on a team where they don’t need to take the lead
It’s important to keep in mind that introversion doesn’t define everything about who a person is - it explains the way that they recharge and regain energy, but it doesn’t determine all of their personal and unique traits
I would love to hear your thoughts on this topic - let’s connect and dig deeper into the idea of introversion and independence!