Introversion, ambiversion, extraversion, and omniversion describe four different ways in which people function in the world – where we draw our energy from, how we respond to others, and what we need to feel in harmony with ourselves. Understanding which group we belong to helps us take better care of our own rhythm, boundaries, and relationships with our surroundings.
Introverts
Introverts draw energy from solitude and silence – they feel best when they are alone.
Contact with people can be draining, especially when there are many of them.
They often avoid large groups and prefer deep conversations with one or just a few people.
They tend to keep a distance from others and carefully select their acquaintances.
They need personal space to process their thoughts and emotions.
They spend their free time calmly – reading, listening to music, walking, doing individual sports, or developing interests that usually don’t involve others. Their behavioral flexibility is low.
Ambiverts
Ambiverts are in the middle between introversion and extraversion. They are quite balanced.
They feel comfortable among people but sometimes withdraw to recharge.
They can be very sociable and appear full of energy.
To regenerate, they need time alone or with others – both ways work.
Their mood and behavior depend on the situation and environment. They are highly adaptable.
Typical interests include small-group travel, discovering new cultures, cooking, volunteering, or playing sports in small teams.
Extroverts
Extroverts draw energy from contact with people and external activity.
They like to be the center of attention, take action, talk, and go out.
They need interaction, movement, and constant engagement. They act faster than they think and often think out loud.
Silence and solitude quickly tire or even drain them – they constantly need stimulation.
They show moderate behavioral flexibility.
Extroverts love team sports, public speaking, acting, running social media, group travel, events, and social initiatives.
Omniverts
Omniverts can be extremely outgoing one day and completely withdrawn the next.
Sometimes they crave people; other times, total isolation.
They can adapt to almost any environment. They may appear extroverted but internally experience things like introverts.
They exhibit a full range of behaviors depending on mood and context.
An omnivert is a more dynamic version of an ambivert – able to adjust instantly.
They recharge their energy in various cycles and are characterized by very high flexibility.
Typical passions include creating and performing music, spontaneous travel, freelance project work, photography, directing, film editing, and social or community involvement.