The ‘Personality Types in the workplace’ workshop which is based on the MBTI model was particularly interesting to me.  The first dichotomy asks whether you are a Introvert or Extrovert. This was challenging to me as sometimes I feel like I am an extrovert but secretly an introvert.  I decided to look into the differences to help me decide. 

Extroversion and introversion refer to where someone gets their energy from. The difference between an extrovert and an introvert is extroverts are energized through socialization and collaboration, whereas introverts receive energy from alone time or in social settings with much smaller groups. For example, after a long work week, an extrovert will typically enjoy spending time with others at social gatherings. In contrast, an introvert may wish to avoid all social activities and instead go home to decompress alone. With varying levels of intensity, people often identify with both personality types depending on the circumstances.

This research supports the theory as I don’t have to identify as one or the other. I just decided I am more comfortable with being an introvert but have extrovert tendencies and that’s ok.