I'm Glad I'm an Introvert! The Little Happiness I Found

In the past, I hated being an introvert.

When I was a new employee, I was bad at answering the phone and reporting on my work, and I was once told by a senior colleague that I was "useless."

Every time I made a mistake on the phone, I received harsh words and spent my days blaming myself.

I was always worried about why I couldn't interact well with people.

However, as I took the time to deepen my self-understanding, I was able to notice the little happiness and small joys that can only be gained because I am an introvert.

In this article, I will talk about the "little happiness" I found as an introvert. I will share tips to make every day enjoyable with just a few adjustments.

Who this article is for

1. Early morning alone time

For me, time alone is precious time to settle my mind.

I wake up between 4:30 and 5:00 in the morning, before my family is awake, to secure time to face myself.

The early morning hours are very quiet and allow me to organize my feelings.

It is a time when I can calm down and think carefully about the day's schedule.

By stretching, doing some simple tidying up, and writing in a diary, I can refresh both my mind and body.
What I do

Here is what I do.

2. Finding healing and learning through books

Reading is an important habit for me that is both a pleasure, a way to heal myself, and sometimes a help in solving problems.

The criteria for choosing books change according to my feelings and needs at the time.

For example, when I want to be healed, I look at nature picture books or look at my favorite art books to calm my mind.

On the other hand, when I want to improve my time management skills, I read practical books to get concrete tips.

When I want to be healed

• Books about animals and nature

• Heartwarming novels and manga essays

When my heart is tired, I refresh myself by engaging with gentle stories and beautiful descriptions.

Examples of little joys

• Time spent relaxing at home

• Few but deep personal relationships

• Moments of refreshing myself in nature while taking a walk

I think a strength of introverts is being able to feel happiness even in small things.

For example, just relaxing at home or enjoying nature during a walk can fill my heart.

The charm is being able to find your own unique pleasures even without big events.

4. Tips for finding little joys

From here, I will introduce some tips for finding 'little joys'.

Consciously make time for yourself

If you were to secure time just for yourself, what would you like to do?

With a little ingenuity, such as utilizing your morning time, you might find more peace of mind.

• Wake up at 4:30 AM to secure quiet time before the family wakes up.

• Organize the start of your day by writing down your feelings in a note.

• Create small refreshing habits, such as incorporating walks or short meditations.

Be honest with your feelings

• When you want to be healed, prioritize that feeling and don't push yourself.

1. Leveraging Introvert Traits

   • Use your power of deep thinking and observation for your own growth and finding happiness.

Conclusion

There is no need to deny yourself just because you are an introvert.

Rather, by leveraging those traits to find your own little joys, you can live your days more richly.

I hope this article serves as a helpful hint for those who are also struggling as introverts but want to find happiness.

I hope you, too, will find your own "little joys."