Since 2011, people around the world have been celebrating World IntrovertDay on January 2. The word introvert describes a personality type. Introverted people don’t require a lot of social contact, and they enjoy spending time alone. They are likely to feel drained by environments that are highly stimulatingand may often need to go to a quiet place to recharge.
World Introvert Day began with a blog post from German psychologistFelicitas Heyne. She suggested that introverts are often misunderstood, and their mental health suffers because popular culture is dominated by extroverts. Her idea was to celebrate World Introvert Day to raise awareness of the social challenges that introverts face. It would also celebrate the contributionsof introverts throughout history.
There are many famous introverts in art and science, such as Albert Einstein, Charles Darwin, J.K. Rowling, and Lady Gaga. It is believed that many introverts have a great ability to focus and strong powers of imagination.
After the noisy New Year celebrations are over, people can set aside one day for some quiet time by themselves or with some introverted friends. You never know what new ideas you might find when you slow down to enjoy some peace and quiet.
