There Are 4 Types Of Introverts. Which One Are You?

Rebecca Smith via Getty Images Experts break down the different types and levels of introversion and how to use them to your advantage.

Ah, yes, that moment when you finally get home and can just relax. Changing into PJs and doing whatever you want to do — by yourself — hits different, doesn’t it?

If you’re a homebody or enjoy quiet, personal time, you’re probably an introvert. In other words, you “recharge” by spending time alone (or in small groups with close loved ones) and prefer those settings.

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Even more interesting — perhaps especially for fellow personality test lovers — there are four types of introverts: social introverts, thinking introverts, anxious introverts and restrained introverts.

Ahead, therapists dive deeper into what each type looks like and their suggestions for embracing it:

The Social Introvert

Rhea Freeman, a business coach, mentor and author of “You’ve Got This,” does a lot of public speaking and has even been on the radio and TV. And yes: She’s also an introvert.

“When we think ‘introvert,’ we often think of someone who’s shy in social situations, but that’s not me,” she said.

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For social introverts, the “introvert” part is more about preferring smaller groups and people you know.

“I’m OK with large-ish groups but I find it a lot, particularly if I don’t know the people as I’m never quite sure what to do,” she said. “If it’s with people I know, I’m fine, or if I have a job to do, I’m fine, but socially is a bit different.”

Avoiding big events is her instinct, she continued, but she’s been trying to push herself to embrace those opportunities more.

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