A person who is shy usually wants to socialize but can't, because they are anxious in some way. But an introvert chooses not to socialize sometimes because they acquire psychological energy (or "recharge") from time spent alone. Famed psychologist Carl Jung, who coined the terms “extroverted” and “introverted”, argues there is no such thing as a complete extrovert or a complete introvert. In fact, most people have a mix of extroverted and introverted tendencies, but tend to fall more on one side of the continuum. Generally, the people most likely to display all the qualities of emotional, mental, physical and spiritual well-being are those who have a well-rounded balance between the introverted and extroverted sides of their personality.  For instance, if we prefer a life of solitude and are aware of our introverted nature, taking some new risks and adventures that involves interaction with groups of people could enrich our lives in a different and interesting way. Similarly for extroverts, if we are "the life of the party," we may also benefit from adding a "time-out" to our lives, such as a time for reflection, a daily walk around the neighborhood or perhaps committing to reading a book 15 minutes a day.
لا تخلط بين الانطوائية والخجل. تذكَّر دائمًا أن معظم الناس ليسوا انبساطيين تمامًا أو انطوائيين تمامًا. فكّر في فوائد الموازنة بين أن تكون انبساطيًا والحفاظ على بعض الممارسات الانطوائية.