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What are some tips on how to become more extroverted?

The reason why I am asking this question is because I am a huge introvert and would like to become more extroverted but it is very hard for me to do things which are outside of my"comfort zone" as I am not a big "risk taker" and I'm also afraid of failure. Thanks for your help!

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  • Anonymous
    9 years ago
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    I'm a hardcore introvert myself and I don't always like it. I've found that the best way to connect with people is to immerse yourself in situations where you're forced to interact with others. For instance, I joined a program in grad school where I had to teach in inner city high schools. It will obviously suck at first, but the longer you stick with it, the easier it becomes. I also took it upon myself to try and understand others better, because I think that one disadvantage of introversion is the development of a warped view of humanity.

    Look, it's not going to be comfortable transitioning from an introverted lifestyle to an extroverted one. It's in your personality, and you are who you are. There is nothing wrong with who you are, but it's perfectly healthy to want more. What I can tell you with certainty is this: it's never too late to change, but it's also impossible to completely abandon your personality.

    Every single human being on Earth has a limit to the boundary of their "comfort zone." You just need to find yours, and then push past it slowly. However, no one but yourself is capable of making you do that. The power to change anything about yourself ultimately comes from within.

    Source(s): 27 years of living with myself.
  • ?
    Lv 4
    5 years ago

    NO hating your persona! You are certainly one of a style, similar to the leisure folks! (if that is smart). Anyway, I feel you're off only a tad in your self-idea. if being round persons and being social does no longer make you worn out, then I might bet you're no longer an introvert. Introverts avert the ones social atmosphere seeing that it makes them psychologically worn out and tired. They uncover intellectual vigor in peace and quiet environments. Extroverts located in peace and quiet environments makes them mentally worn out the identical... AND it's feasible to be introverted and extroverted, the dimension is on a line that spans from severe introvert to severe extrovert, and it's feasible to attain correct within the core. I began existence that manner. Now, what I feel the quandary is turns into a question of opinion so take it for what its valued at. By what you wrote, it kind of feels as despite the fact that it might be a trust factor. Be constructive! If you uncover intellectual vigor being round bigger organizations and being "bubbly" then you're generally an extrovert however lack the arrogance to interact in conversations that you're no longer relaxed with. LASTLY, it's not real that persons like extroverts extra.... Not real even though that perhaps how it kind of feels... Anyway, chin up, be constructive, and have interaction!!!! Much love! Cheers!

  • 9 years ago

    Don't try to be something you're not. An introvert can be fun and funny and a good person to socialize with. You don't have to super loud or eccentric to fit in. The best way to try to do new things and drop your fears Nd just. Do. It.

  • 9 years ago

    beer

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