What an Introvert is.
Imagine a phone that gets recharged by being left alone to rest. That's kind of how introverts work!
Introverts are people who gain energy from spending time by themselves. They might love catching up with friends over coffee or playing board games with family, but just like a phone battery needs to be plugged in to recharge, introverts need some quiet time to refuel their energy levels. This quiet time might involve reading a book, spending time in nature, or simply relaxing in their own thoughts.
Being introverted is not the same thing as being shy. Shy people might feel nervous in social situations, like talking to a big group of people. Introverts, on the other hand, simply need some downtime to feel their best.
Think of it like this: imagine you've just had a blast playing dodgeball at gym class. You're happy you got to hang out with your friends, but all that running around might leave you feeling a bit wiped out. Maybe you wouldn't mind some quiet time to relax and recharge before your next class. That's how introverts can feel after spending a lot of time with other people, even if they enjoy it! They need some peace and quiet to feel like their usual happy selves again.
So, if you have a friend who likes to read a book after a party or a classmate who prefers working on a project alone, they might just be introverts! Introverts are awesome and just have a different way of getting energized.