Up until I was an adult I had very little interest in being less introverted. I felt so comfortable being in my own world that it wasn't until after I was seventeen before I started becoming ambiverted. I could spend most of my time alone in my room reading, drawing, playing video games, etc. I could go a couple of weeks without hanging out with any friends. Now people are shocked when I tell them I am an introvert. It must be all of those years in service jobs,lol. I try focusing on people when I'm at work or at a social gathering, to be present and converse, even if it is difficult at times. Sometimes I just want to sit in the corner and be left to my own thoughts. But generally, I like to extrovert the ideas I have floating around in my head. I must get them out! Some may find me odd, but many people say they like talking to me, which makes me want to share more. I've become much more comfortable sharing with people what I think about other people. I point out the good and bad in people in conversation and have found that to be a strength. I observe people and predict what they may do in different situations, how they might feel about something, who to trust and who not to. I try not to share too much because I'm not into talking about other people, I only do it if I feel someone is confiding too much in someone that I know goes around and repeats what people tell them, or if someone really dislikes someone and I'll point out why they are not as bad as they seem. I can get a real feel about someone rather quickly. All these are things I've picked up over the years because of my introversion and experience and now I feel I have been able to do something with it.
