Introverts: which ones have you enjoyed the most?

  • NotTheOnlyGamer@kbin.social
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    1 year ago

    This is going to go against what a lot of people will tell you, but my thought is that you should try to challenge yourself to be social and learn to develop those skills, rather than continuing to develop antisocial skills in your comfort zone. To that end, I’ll suggest you look into things like Toastmasters or another public speaking club, and tabletop RPGs - in person, not on Discord. You will have to overcome the challenges of being social and learning at the same time, but I think that those would be valuable experiences for you. Local boardgame groups will also be helpful, as you’ll be able to focus on the game rather than the socializing.

    Everyone needs to learn how to be social. Don’t hide from it.

      • NotTheOnlyGamer@kbin.social
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        1 year ago

        You’re not wrong. That still doesn’t change the fact that everyone needs to learn to be more socially adept. What I’m suggesting are hobbies with fixed timelines and specific goals, to try and develop those skills. Being uncomfortable and finding a path forward is an important part of life, too.

  • PositiveNoise@kbin.social
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    1 year ago

    Creating/writing/producing music, playing somewhat chill MMO games (often solo), walking/hiking in nature/interesting urban areas I haven’t fully explored before. Drinking a beer in late afternoon while sitting out in nature, just letting my thoughts run free and enjoying life (if that counts as hobby, or just an activity I do most days). Those all get me pretty far and never drain me like extroversion activities do.

  • tunetardis@kbin.social
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    1 year ago

    This is going to sound a little strange, but playing music on stage works for me. At least in moderation, and provided you aren’t the lead singer/MC who has to interact with people. You just wanna be some guy in the corner jamming on whatever you jam on.

    You kind of get the best parts of being in a social situation in terms of seeing new places, having interesting experiences you can ponder for days to come, and occasionally getting free food and/or a green room where you can veg out in isolation and no one expects anything of you. But you can avoid the negatives: having to make small talk, looking awkward with nothing to do and no role to play, being labelled antisocial, getting roped into some horrible activity you did not sign on for, etc.

    And it turns out there are a lot of introverted musicians. You only really need one extravert in a band.

  • Dav@kbin.social
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    1 year ago

    Climbing/bouldering at a bouldering gym, its sociable but since its often a solo sport you can leave any time.
    Also every climber I’ve come across is very chill, and its good exercise.

    • gonesnake@kbin.social
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      1 year ago

      Music is a good one. Especially electronic instruments, mostly because you can play and record with headphones and it’s easy to get a lot of different sounds to play with.