World Introvert Day

World Introvert Day was created for those who like to be alone in their cozy little world. This is an absolutely normal manifestation of character! Such people do not get bored being alone; they always find interesting activities. January 2 is a great excuse to stay at home and cancel meetings, parties, and trips outside.

History

The holiday was founded by German psychologist Felicitas Heyne, an author of books about personality, relationships, and happiness. She always believed that the date was necessary for the world and described it in a blog. She raised important themes of discrimination and bullying towards introverts: they are often underestimated, their importance in society reduced, and they are often considered strange. People can be contemptuous of those who are not like them.

The term “introvert” appeared in the 20th century, coined by the famous Swiss psychiatrist Carl Jung. He defined a behavioral type aimed at subjective mental content. Jung believed that introverts, unlike extroverts, prefer to accumulate energy rather than expend it. Subsequently, these concepts were expanded by British psychologist Hans Eysenck.

Many years have passed, but people still associate introverts with being gloomy and unsociable. However, to judge them, one must understand their other characteristics. It is impossible to make such a “diagnosis” without knowing the full picture!

Interesting Facts

Did you know that introverts:

• can make others laugh and themselves too. They notice what is hidden from others and add humor to it;
• gain strength while alone;
• appreciate genuine people with whom it is easy and interesting to connect;
• do not like unexpected guests;
• sometimes want to go out into society and hang out;
• often become the life of the party.

How to Celebrate

Stay at home on World Introvert Day and do whatever your heart desires. Let others know that you are not expecting guests today. This is easy to do on social media, so friends will understand that you want to be alone.

When is World Introvert Day in 2025?

World Introvert Day is observed on January 2 each year.

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