What Is Extroversion?

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Both introversion and extraversion come with strengths.

Personality change means adjusting a trait, not jumping from one category to another.

Becoming more extroverted is useful when it helps you pursue something you value.

Imagine you’re double-booked for a Friday night. One invitation is for a big party where you'll know only a handful of people. The other is for dinner with two close friends you've known for years. Which sounds better?

Your answer probably tells us something about your level of extraversion. People higher in extraversion tend to seek out social interaction and excitement. They're more likely to be talkative, assertive, energetic, and comfortable approaching people they don't know. They might also be prone to boredom and seek out new and stimulating activities.

People lower in extraversion tend to prefer less stimulation and may be more selective about their social interactions. Given the choice between a crowded party and dinner with a couple of close friends, they’d happily choose the latter.

Neither is inherently better. But what if being a little more extroverted would make it easier to create the life you want?

Why Would You Want to Become More Extroverted?

Extraversion is associated with some pretty appealing outcomes. People higher in this trait tend........

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