can one change from being introvert to becoming extrovert?

Question

is that possible? i hate that personality trait...its killing me! i want to be more outgoing and think less:( what do u say? any suggestions?

Answer 1

join a bunch of organizations and make a lot of friends. put yourself in awkward situations where you have to talk a lot often so that you get used to it and overcome your introvertedness. try taking a good public speaking course.

Answer 2

no. i think this was an innate thing.. you can't change that. the real me is an introvert...but there are some people thought i was an extrovert, it was due to circumstances for eg. like jobs or situation. I can be extrovert in an environment and people that i find comfortable.. and i can just be very outgoing with them. But when i change my job, i was a complete introvert, I talk little and almost avoid any social gathering possible because i am uncomfortable with it and uneasy. My job require me a lot of thinking and analysis, therefore if i were to be an extrovert which made me think less i think it will affect badly on my job.

When with family, i am sometimes introvert and sometimes extrovert but mostly introvert. As i need lots of solitude and times to think and clear my mind. I can't stand loud noises and partying as these drive me crazy..

I think being introvert is not a bad thing...learn to appreciate being that because the innate thing you have is not possess by the extrovert...extrovert dun think as deep as introvert..

Answer 3

take the Myers Briggs online test for $5 and then it gives an area of personal growth for each of the 16 personalities. I am a blabbermouth and would like to give you some of mine. Each personality is equally blessed, so be kind to yourself, you have gifts I do not. I have not enough feeler in my ESTJ and also not enough feminine and not enough patience and NO INUIT ION and I bet you have tons !! It does teach us how to work on our weaker sides and it is so so so good. Introverts need time alone to decompress, extroverts need-to talk it outlloud to process thoughts, that is the hugest difference, but you can learn to talk more, but it takes work with others. I could help you because my daughter , grown, is a strong introvert and I've had to deal with that and change myself. only 25% of the world is introverts so you have to find some middle of the road people, don't try to engage with strong extroverts like me, in person, they look great, but you'll never get a word in edge wise :) Shy isn't a good one either because no one will talk. You need to role play conversation. you see extroverts think on their feet and introverts need to plan what to say, so at least let others know you need time to process. I learned to do this with my X and asked him when I should call him back for an answer . HOpe this helps email me if you like.

Answer 4

yes, though some will say no.


my husband was ( and tested as) a strong introvert.
But as his job changed, he changed some to adapt
to the needs at work.

He still doesn't go to parties and dance on a table wearing a lampshade, he still prefers reading at home, but he does not appear to be an introvert to his friends or collegues.

Answer 5

I think you could train yourself to be more open and outgoing... and you can succeed at it. But deep inside you'll always stay what you really are. At times of trouble it may get out and nothing you can do.

But it's very good to learn the world from both inside and outside. I think it's great to be sensitive and to be strong-willed at the same time.

Answer 6

Outgoing people love people, so study people! Read books on socializing, body language, and learn to like playing mind games. They become who they are socializing with like a game. They blend. You just have to find something you like about socializing, and then study up on how to get it.

Answer 7

I think it's possible