5 Weird Things That I Do as an Introvert

It was shocking and weird for them, but normal for me. I was the one who preferred self-study over attending classes and playing video games alone instead of socializing.

She also hated me for that.

And my friend told me that I was mysterious to them. They always preferred spending their weekends out somewhere like in clubs and beaches, while I enjoyed staying in my room.

I spend time in my room writing about topics I enjoy. Watching Netflix is my happy place.

There’s nothing mysterious about that. I do that because I feel comfortable doing it.

#1. I Read Messages From the Notification Bar, Not Ignoring You.

My friends have repeatedly told me that I am ignoring them. And my girlfriend — she feels like I am not giving her time.

But it is not true.

I just wanted to be alone in my room. Here I can recharge and recover myself; it’s not about ignoring or avoiding other people. It’s all about being happy in my place and finding peace. My college environment is highly stressful.

And making time to write and watch Netflix helps me relax and enjoy the little things in life.

It might not make sense to my girlfriend and friends, but I need this time to myself.

#2. I Talk to Myself in the Mirror Before Any Presentation in My Class or Interview

I remembered that day when I felt insulted. That day was in high school when I had to do a presentation in front of my class.

I prepared well.

When I took the mic in my hand, my body was vibrating like a guitar, and I didn’t say the things that were on my mind.

My mind was like, “Don’t try to explain slides; read and finish this earlier.”

I felt like students were laughing at me. It was like an insult to me.

When I reached my home, I cried in front of my parents. I completely lacked confidence in my ability to accomplish this. My parents have managed to explain to me that things will be better after a while and that I will be a good speaker.

My father told me about this hack. “Talk to yourself, and he will not laugh at you.”

At that time, I didn’t understand, but after some years, I found that talking in the mirror made me feel confident. I have developed a mindset of “I can do that.”

And now, whenever I have something that needs me to gain some confidence, I practice it in my room.

Now I can easily make videos for YouTube shorts. Because I feel confident. Initially, I was camera-shy.

#3. I Fake Being Busy in Public.

So, I do this.

I fake like I am working on mobile phones; I fake like I am talking to someone else on the phone.

Why do I do this?

Because I don’t like to talk too much without any reason. If someone talks in front of me without any reason, it irritates me. Inside me is like, “Please, stop.”

And by doing this. it helps me keep my energy safe and not drained by unusual conversations.

When I’m feeling stressed in public, I employ this strategy. It’s like putting up a wall to protect myself. Plus, it helps me feel in charge.

#4. I Am Interested in Things That My Colleagues Don’t Like.

I am interested in several different things that my friend doesn’t like.

They like romance and action, and I like sci-fi and fantasy. I like trading the financial markets; although I am a medical student, it’s all about my interest.

And I am more curious about the conspiracy theories (I know they may not be true, but I like them).

Before my sister’s marriage anniversary, I was reading a book in that kitchen. That’s weird, right?

But not for me, because my relatives ask me lots of different questions about my career, studies, and marriage.

So I just wanted to escape the hall and hide myself from the relatives and guests.

#5. Daydreams

I sat in the library, reading various concepts, and at times, I found myself in a realm of pure imagination. Think about the things that never happened or have no possibility of happening.

For example, I picture myself going to faraway places or meeting some people that I want but that is not possible in reality. It gives me a chance to forget about the real world and think.

In my mind, I sometimes make up complicated stories.

I like to let my thoughts wander and pass the time this way, even though it doesn’t make sense.

The most important thing is that it is a bad habit of mine, but it helps me be creative and escape the dull things that happen in real life, which is why I do it. I can be anyone and do anything, which makes me feel like I can explore my mind.

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So these are the things that I do as an introvert.

If you are like me, an introvert, maybe you can relate. If you do not, please try to understand us.

We also love, but don’t know how to express it. We are also good and loyal friends, but we can’t express that.

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