One thing I have been focusing on this year is being happy with who I am. There is always so much rhetoric on the internet about improving ourselves. I am always seeing articles about becoming the best version of yourself, which unfortunately usually means being more outgoing. These articles are too often geared towards fitting in better with the mold that society has created, that mold being an extrovert. This is great for some people, however, it isn’t me. I am an introvert, and I want to accept that part of myself despite what others say. One way I do that is through positive affirmations for introverts.
As an introvert, I have spent my entire life living in an extroverted world. I am sure anyone reading this can relate. Ever since I was in school, I was urged to speak out more, make more friends, and be more outgoing. I spent years thinking there was something wrong with me because doing these things didn’t come naturally. I felt exhausted before I even left school.
Luckily, as I have gotten older I have found a love and understanding of who I am as a person. I no longer try to fit into society but make my own path in it. It’s pretty freeing, I won’t lie. And I want others to feel that same freedom as I do.
This is why I made it my mission to make sure people are accepted and loved as exactly who they are. Being an introvert isn’t something to be changed. In contrast, it’s something to be supported. Introverts add so much light to this world, why would we want to get rid of that?
What are Positive Affirmations?
Positive affirmations are short phrases or sentences repeated over and over with the goal of having a positive impact on your mental environment. The goal of positive affirmations is to change a person’s psychology for a better view of themselves and a better life experience. If you would like to learn more about positive affirmations, check out Positive Psychology.
In order to get the most from affirmations, you need to repeat them multiple times a day, every day. To see real results in your mental well-being, you need to repeat these phrases time and time again until your brain starts to believe them as fact. Eventually, these simple sentences will have a real impact on how you view yourself and the world around you.
I will be honest, I was not the biggest believer in positive affirmations at first. That is until one day, I decided to try them on a whim and had some successful results. It shocked me that a simple phrase could change my outlook on myself and the world around me.
The psychology behind affirmations is fascinating. As a writer and a reader, I have always understood the power of words. However, getting to experience it myself, I felt amazed at what a simple affirmation could do.
My goal for creating this list of positive affirmations for introverts is to promote internal acceptance. Introverts add so much to society without saying a lot. We should all be proud of who we are instead of trying to change ourselves, introverts and extroverts included!
Positive Affirmations for Introverts
- I deserve the time I need to refill my cup.
- I am exactly who I need to be.
- I have the ability to be highly observant, which allows me to pick up more details from the world around me.
- It is okay to set boundaries in how I spend my time.
- I love the calm and tranquil energy that I bring into any space I enter.
- I don’t need to change myself to fit in better with others.
- I appreciate the quiet peacefulness of being alone.
- I can accept opportunities for growth and development, even when they are outside my comfort zone.
- I can choose who I want to expend my energy on.
- I am happy that I can form a more meaningful connection with those I choose to spend my time with.
- I should fill up my own cup first, and let others fall in love with the overflow (courtesy of the one and only, Harry Styles lol).
- When the time is right and I am comfortable, I can confidently share my thoughts and opinions.
- I am proud of my introverted qualities because it gives me unique strengths I can provide to this world.
- I am comfortable being alone in public. I can do group activities by myself.
- I am deeply connected to my inner world, which allows my ideas and creativity to thrive.
- My quiet presence can and does make an impact on people every single day.
- I am happy that I prioritize myself and take the time I need to recharge my energy.
- Thanks to being an introvert, I have developed listening skills that allow me to form deep connections with others.
- I have empathy and a deep understanding of the people around me.
- I love that I am so introspective because it allows me to have a better insight into myself and the world around me.
- I am glad that my quiet presence allows others to feel comfortable and calm around me.
- Being alone provides me to find moments of quiet reflection.
- I love spending time in my rich inner world.
- I am happy that I can surround myself with people that respect my boundaries the same way that I respect theirs.
- I am not alone in being an introvert, I am part of a diverse community full of ideas and experiences.
- My unique perspective on things is an asset.
- I am able to find a balance between taking time for myself and interacting with those who bring me joy.
- I am able to leave a lasting impression on those I interact with, even in a quiet way.
- I will find a group of people that can accept me for who I am.
- Being an introvert brings me a special skill set that this world needs.
One thing I love about this list of positive affirmations for introverts is how versatile it is. Even if you find that you don’t relate to some of the affirmations, there are still so many others you can use! Just like every other personality type, introverts are a diverse group of people, all with their own experiences and thoughts. We aren’t all the same.
In fact, I don’t recommend using all the positive affirmations all of the time. That would be far too much. Instead, read through the list and select a few you really resonate with. Find the affirmations that made your heart smile. Those are the ones that will have the biggest impact!
After a couple of weeks of repeating these phrases, your brain will start to believe everything you are saying. And know that you have superpowers for being an introvert! Just like extroverts have their own powers. That’s what makes our differences so special.
