Joanita Amegashie.

EXTROVERT

People who tend to fall near the extroverted end draw their energy from the outside world: the people, places, and things around them. These are signs of an extrovert.

1. You enjoy working in a group : Extroverted people feel most comfortable when working with other people, whether the task is a work project, party planning or a school assignment. You might organize the group, keep it running smoothly, or even jump in as the leader.No matter how you participate, you most likely feel energized to do your best work when that work involves active collaboration with other people.

2. You’re always ready to try something new :Are you confident and outgoing? Not afraid of doing something you’ve never done before, even if it’s a little risky? Maybe you find it easy to change plans or adapt to a new situation. If so, you probably have a more extroverted personality.

3. Extroverts tend to take action rather than ponder : Once you decide to do something, you usually just go for it without worrying too much about what might happen. You may not spend a lot of time considering all potential outcomes, and people might even describe you as impulsive.

4. Talking through a problem often helps you solve it : Extroverted people often find it easier to understand and solve problems when they can talk through them, restate them in their own words, or seek input from other people. What’s your go-to approach when faced with a challenge or difficult problem? Do you talk about it to as many people as you can to get different perspectives? Sort through your thoughts out loud? If so, you’re likely more of an extrovert.

5. You find it easy to express yourself : Extroverted people usually have little to no trouble expressing thoughts, feelings, and opinions. These can range from minor preferences, such as the foods you dislike, to deeper emotions, including romantic feelings. While some people might think of you as blunt, the ability to clearly communicate how you feel without hesitating or worrying what others might think can often be a positive trait.

6. Spending time alone can drain you : Extroverted people recharge best in the company of other people. You might move from one social setting to another, like to have people around you most of the time, and avoid spending time by yourself whenever possible. “If spending time with other people energizes you after a long, stressful day, you’re likely more extroverted,” MacCutcheon explains. Feeling tired, cranky, or out-of-sorts after too much time on your own also suggests you’re an extrovert.

7. You find the good in everything :Optimism is one key way extroversion often shows up. Keep in mind that being optimistic doesn’t have to mean you’re relentlessly cheerful and never sad. If something bad happens, it still affects you, and you probably still have days where you feel down — just like most people.But you may have an easier time finding silver linings in a negative situation. You’re also more likely to focus on those and bounce back more readily when something bad happens instead of feeling drained and overwhelmed.

8. You make friends easily : Extroverted people are generally known to be very sociable. If you fall on this end of the spectrum, you might have a large circle of friends, enjoy meeting new people, find it easy to have heart to heart conversations with strangers or people you don’t know very well. Some people might view your expansive social circle as a sign that you aren’t that close to anyone in particular, but this isn’t necessarily the case. You likely have a few best friends or people you feel extra connected to.

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