Do you love being around people, get energy from conversations and enjoy being the center of attention? Or do you sometimes vacillate between withdrawing and being in the limelight? If you are wondering whether you extrovert you've come to the right place. In this article, you'll find out, what extroversion really meanshow it shows itself and how you Understand your personality better you can.
Extroversion is a term from personality psychology and describes an outward-looking, outgoing and energetic nature. Carl Gustav Jung coined the term in the early 20th century - and since then it has been used in many psychological models, such as the Big Five model.
Extroverts are often active, communicative and optimistic - and feel particularly comfortable in company.
Whether someone is extroverted is not shown by a single characteristic, but by a combination of several behaviors. The following points will give you an initial orientation as to how you can recognize extroversion:
A key characteristic of extroverted people is that they Energy from social contacts draw. While introverts often feel drained after a day of talking, extroverts really blossom.
"Extroverts need interaction with others like air to breathe - that's where their creative power lies."
- Dr. Frederik Hümmeke, Greator Business Coach
Extroverts are often impulsive, enthusiastic and quick to express their thoughts. They often think according to - i.e. while speaking.
Typical signs:
Rest and Loneliness are not relaxing for many extroverts, but exhausting. They need stimulation, variety and exercise - be it in conversations, projects or activities.
If you're an extrovert, you might recognize yourself here:
A widespread misconception is that extroverts are always narcissistic. This is not true. They love to be seen - not because they feel better, but because they want to feel connected.
This can be seen in:
Where Introvert While extroverts are often quickly exhausted by superficial banter, extroverts feel at ease. They like to make new contacts - whether at events, at work or in a café.
Typically extroverted:
Extroverts wear their heart on their sleeve. They are quick to share what they feel - and show enthusiasm, anger or joy openly.
This is what it can look like:
The following video explains how personality develops - in a compact, well-founded and understandable way. It provides a helpful basis for better understanding your own personality.
As an extrovert, you want to be seen and mirrored. You need feedback to feel safe and connected.
Do you recognize yourself here?
Want to know exactly? Then use our free Greator Personality Test. In just a few minutes, you will find out whether you are more extroverted, introverted or ambivert - and how you can make targeted use of your strengths.
Perfect for anyone who wants to understand themselves better, improve their Improve communication or want to assess others better.
Many people are ambivert - so a mixture of introverts and extroverts Tendencies. Perhaps you are active and open at work, but need time for yourself in the evenings. This is completely normal - personality is multi-layered and dynamic.
If you are extroverted, you are lively, outgoing and inspiring. It is important that you know yourself - and consciously control your behavior. This allows you to use your energy in a targeted way and give others space without losing yourself.
At Greator, we accompany you on this path - with tools, tests and impulses that bring you into your personal power.
