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The stories we tell about ourselves also massively shape ourselves. We always act how we think, so people should choose stories that are beneficial instead of d
by kristofferR 5y ago
The stories we tell about ourselves also massively shape ourselves. We always act how we think, so people should choose stories that are beneficial instead of detrimental.
"I'm a introvert who can't be comfortable around other people" and "My social skills and confidence aren't where they should be, I need to keep working on that" are two similar stories with totally different outcomes.
- sokoloff 5y agoI don’t see introversion as “can’t be comfortable around other people” so much as “doesn’t have strong desire to be around other people” (or the best explanation I’ve heard is “being around other people takes energy rather than gives energy”). I’m perfectly content to not be around other people for very long periods of time, like months at a time, other than buying groceries/supplies. Doesn’t bother me a bit, while it would drive my wife and kids crazy. I’m also perfectly fine when I am around other people, so in my case at least, it’s just a (lack of) preference rather than an inability.