"Act more extraverted"
One study on "acting like an extravert" found that introverts did not succeed in increasing their extraverted behavior as much as other participants.
- Introverts did not benefit in retrospect from acting like an extravert.
- They did not show momentary gains in authenticity.
- Their retrospective fatigue levels seemed to increase with the "act extraverted" intervention.
- Their experience of negative emotions increased.
MORE IDEAS FROM THE ARTICLE
Introverts could benefit from learning to be more extraverted.
- Those acting more extraverted report more positive emotions in the moment.
- Studies show that the introverted group's failure to report pleasure in retrospect could point to memory bias.
- A less intense version, together with support and guidance to make behavioral changes habitual, could help introverts enjoy being more extraverted.
Studies have found that prompting people, including introverts, to act more like an extravert makes them feel happier and truer to themselves.
Another team of researchers urges caution. Promoting any real-world applications of acting extraverted could be premature and potentially risky.
RELATED IDEAS
Introverts, people who are relatively submissive, peaceful and reserved, have a belief that they might not be good or enjoy being in top management roles.
Not being an outgoing or social person can be seen by them and others as a behavioral trait which makes them unsuitable for leadership roles.
Introverts think they won't like being leaders but they are capable
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This is the ability to handle a stressful event or experience without destroying one’s resolve, sense of purpose, or sanity.
An emotionally resilient person can channelize and metabolize negative feelings instead of being overwhelmed or paralyzed by them. One does not have to wait for dire circumstances to practise emotional resilience, and a few daily rituals are sufficient to build our sense of balance and help us achieve more in life while boosting our mental health and immunity.
- Start with interior gratitude - giving thanks privately. Then move to exterior gratitude, which focuses on public expression.
- Regularly express gratitude in letters to loved ones and colleagues, thanking them for what they do.
- Be grateful for the little things you experience, the smell of fall in the air, a song that brings back good memories.
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