I’ve found it helpful to divide being shy and being an introvert into two different buckets though they share some similarities. The introvert classification h

I’ve found it helpful to divide being shy and being an introvert into two different buckets though they share some similarities. The introvert classification helps me know how I best recharge my batteries: alone time where I can process my thoughts. Shyness seems to be more tied to fear of how other people will reach to something I do or say, making it feel like it is better to just not interact. Shyness / fear feels like something I can work on; I was a waiter for a while and that really helped me in this regard. Introvert feels more like something to be in tune with regarding how to recharge when you feel depleted.