Hello, and welcome to the traveling Introvert. Today I want to talk about
reactiveness today I was in a Facebook
group and the head of the Facebook
group was responding to someone who said
they were an introvert and they were, you know, had
questions about public speaking and about doing videos and TikTok and
Facebook and all of that wonderful stuff. But they also wanted to teach.
And the head of the Facebook group was
like, I can bet you $5 you are not an introvert. You are just a
repressed introvert. And my immediate reaction
was that I wanted to respond to this person
because they said no introverts want to teach. And
so that set me off. And
instead of writing a harshly worded
response, I stopped because I didn't just
want to react. I wanted to do some critical thinking to think about the
best way to respond. That could be a teaching moment or learning moment or growth
moment for everyone. So I want to talk about how
developing sort of critical thinking is really, really
important because reactions and
instant opinions of a thing right now in the world. But how do you
learn to make good choices quickly? It's all in the work
that you do. Good habits for critical thinking is really,
really important. Embrace curiosity. Picture
yourself as a curious child almost endlessly asking why.
Curiosity is the key that unlocks the doors for critical thinking.
Embrace your inner curiosity and allow it to guide your
thoughts. Never fear about questioning the status
quo, challenging assumptions. Seek deeper
understanding. That's super important. Remember, it's the
questions that you ask that lead to discoveries not just for yourself,
but for other people. Seek diverse perspectives.
Imagine a vivid tapestry woven from threads of different colors and
textures. That is what a diverse range of perspectives can
bring to your critical thinking. Seeking opinions and
insights from people with different backgrounds, experiences and beliefs
are super important and engaging in respectful conversations
that broaden your horizons. And maybe theirs can help you see the
world through multiple lenses. Embracing
diversity kind of enriches your thinking and fosters empathy.
And empathy is really, really important.
Also, take the time easier said than done to reflect and
analyze pause. Take a
deep breath and the consider the bigger
picture. Analyze situations from various
angle. Examine the evidence, the implications,
the potential biases. By stepping back,
you can gain clarity and make better informed
decisions.
And think about and emphasize evidence based
reasoning. For example, this person that was like, no introvert
wants to teach someone anything. It's like, okay, well, imagine
building a sturdy bridge. Each component is supported by solid
foundations. Similarly, critical thinking relies on evidence
based reasoning. Seek reliable evidence,
scientific research and logical arguments to support
what you're talking about, your claims and beliefs. Be open to changing
your perspective. That's fine when confronted with compelling
evidence. But by valuing evidence based reasoning,
you can cultivate a solid foundation in your critical thinking. So when I
was responding, I instead didn't respond to the person who said
no one could be an introvert. I responded to the person who was asking for
support. And we ended up having a conversation about
what it is that their beliefs are about going live or being
on camera, what their beliefs are about introversion. And I was
there with supportive information rather than just jumping down
somebody's throat
and then sort of asked the question to the person who said, you can't be
an introvert, I was like, So, have you never learned anything from an
introvert? Are you telling me that every single person that you have learned
something from has been an extrovert?
Couldn't really answer the question that way. So
remembering remember that developing good habits for critical
thinking is an ongoing journey,
and sound judgment is really helpful.
And having a greater understanding of yourself and the choices that
you need to make day in and day out can all come
back to just not just reacting,
but developing habits for critical thinking.
Thank you for listening. This is Janice@thecareintrovert.com helping you build your
brand and get hired. Have a great rest of.