You can change from introvert to extrovert - when you want to!

Is it really possible to go from introvert to extrovert? Society loves a label, and we readily assign people to a category and consider this a settled part of their identity. Not only that, but we readily accept labels like 'introvert' and 'extrovert' as immutable descriptions of ourselves. But in fact we are much freer to choose our place on the introversion/extroversion spectrum than you might believe.

All about introversion and extroversion

The terms 'introversion' and 'extroversion' refer to people's main source of energy and interest in life. Introverts typically get the most satisfaction and enjoyment from their own inner life - what's going on in their own heads or emotions. Extroverts typically get their satisfaction from relating to what is outside themselves - especially other people. Introverts imagine that going from introvert to extrovert is beyond them.

Why extroverts get more attention

Of course, as nobody can see what goes on inside an introvert, but everybody can see what an extrovert is doing, extroverts tend to get more attention from others - including from introverts. This has numerous social and professional implications, as you are no doubt aware.

Can you do anything about your 'personality'?

Popular psychology loves the easy classification, and the simple 'either/or'. You are either a Type A person or a Type B person. You are either an Introvert or an Extrovert. But this black and white approach doesn't really match up to how we actually experience life. It's true that some 50% of our 'personality' comes from our genetic inheritance, which we're stuck with. But clearly, that's only half the story.

You do indeed start with a genetic inheritance, which may give you a natural 'base point' on the spectrum that you tend to 'come home to' and feel most comfortable at. But the other half is the product of your upbringing, your society, your circumstances, your beliefs, your opportunities - and your choices. And you can choose, when it suits, to go from introvert to extrovert, to a degree that is comfortable for you.

So just how do you go about tripping the introvert to extrovert switch?

To be more extrovert, it helps to be an introvert…

The trick is to get yourself more comfortable with extroverted ways without feeling that this means you are obliged to be extroverted all the time. It's about developing a flexibility of response that you can deploy in different contexts, and giving yourself more options.

The easiest way to start developing these skills is to do something you are already good at - going into your inner world, and then using it as a springboard to take you out.

Using hypnosis to expand your range of extroversion

Be more extrovert is an audio hypnosis session which makes specific use of the strengths of the introvert to develop new skills. As you find yourself relaxing deeply to the Be more extrovert session, you'll find that your self-understanding increases at the same time as your extroversion range expands.

You'll learn how to use the 'theatre of the mind' to influence not only inner reality, but outer reality. With the help of Be more extrovert you'll find yourself spontaneously using extrovert approaches when these are best suited to your requirements, without even thinking about it.

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