Thursday, March 23, 2023

Omnivert Part 2 - Omnivert vs. Ambivert

Okay, Part 1 was background Omnivert Information, Part 2 is Omnivert vs. Ambivert and I am hoping that Part 3 will be my own self analysis now that I am aware of being an Omnivert.

https://liveboldandbloom.com/10/personality-types/ambivert-vs-omnivert#1-what-is-omnivert
If an ambivert is somewhere between an introvert and an extrovert, an omnivert can be both introvert and extrovert — an introvert at some times and an extrovert at others. 

      They may be their extrovert self one day, partying with friends, and an introvert for the next day (or so) to recharge their social battery. Let’s break that down a bit for clarity’s sake: 
      • They need people, and they need to give their extroverted self room to shine. 
      • But they also need alone time to recharge (typically after being an extrovert).
      • Faced with a potentially overwhelming social situation, they’ll be more introverted.
      • When lonely after an introvert recharge, they’re ready for some extroverted fun. 
      • They might hang with friends or groups at different ends of the spectrum at different times, depending on their social energy needs. 
      • That said, if an omnivert throws a party, get ready for a good one. Then get ready for them to disappear for a day or two afterward.
        There are clear differences between an Omnivert (O) and an Ambivert  and (A).I am most definitely an Omnivert (O).
        • Suppose introversion is the North Pole, and extroversion is the Equator. In that case, the ambivert happily exists between them, while the omnivert jets from one extreme to the other, depending on their internal weather forecast. 
        • Ambiverts are an introvert and extrovert mix, showing their extroverted side when external circumstances require it. In other words, they adapt to the social demands of their situation. Omniverts are more one than the other, depending on their internal circumstances. 
        • One day, if they need to be around people, they’ll shine as brightly as any classic extrovert. Another day, they’ll be far more inclined to spend time alone to recharge their social battery. 
        • When an omnivert is in extrovert mode, they are unmistakably extroverted. And when they’re in introvert mode, their introversion is patently obvious. There is no in-between.
        • Ambiverts don’t have introverted or extroverted modes, but they can show more extroversion if the situation calls for it. They can be outgoing or outspoken when needed. They can also be quiet and thoughtful listeners. 
        • In between extrovert and introvert, the ambivert represents balance between the two at any given moment; the omnivert balances the two over the course of days. 
        • you might at least identify with an I-leading type and an E-leading type, even if the following three letters aren’t the same. 
        • In either case, most days, you feel more like a hybrid than a specific type. 
        • If your MBTI test result varies by the day (e.g., an INTP one day, an ENTP the next), you might be an omnivert. Some days, you identify strongly with an E-leading type, while on others, you’ll identify more as an I-leading type. 
        • Ambiverts generally seem more emotionally stable since, at any given moment, they show a healthy balance of introversion and extroversion. Their social skills don’t vary as much as those of an omnivert, though they do still need to recharge to make the most of their extroverted side. 
        • Both social types need to recharge. But the need for that recharge is more evident with the omnivert. And it can take longer for the latter to feel ready for something that calls for their “damn the torpedoes” extrovert mode. 
        • In general, the ambivert comes across as more adaptive, while the omnivert’s approach to social demands is more reactive and dependent on their social energy levels.
        • Those who associate with an ambivert are more likely to see them as “normal” in the way they socialize — showing neither extreme introversion nor extreme extroversion. 
        • It’s an unfair generalization, but omniverts are more likely to be misunderstood than ambiverts because they seem more “changeable.” 
        • With ambiverts, even when they’re more extroverted, they seem like the same people. Omniverts in full extrovert mode act very differently from their introvert mode. 
        • Think of a teeter-totter (or seesaw) — a balanced one (with maybe some gentle teetering) represents an ambivert. One that teeters all the way from the ground on one side to the ground on the other represents the omnivert. 
        • Ambiverts neither avoid social situations, nor do they actively seek them out. But when they do socialize, it’s often with the same or similar groups of people. 
        • The omnivert’s choice of company generally depends on the state of their social battery. In extrovert mode, they’ll hang with fellow extroverts, going out to party or even throwing a party of their own. In introvert mode, they’ll want to be alone, or they’ll enjoy companionable silence with an introverted friend or two. 
        • In either case, other friends might feel neglected or passed over, but the omnivert won’t forget them for long. They know the value of having friends for both seasons.
        • If this is someone you’ve been worried about, there’s a good chance they’re an omnivert. They get that a lot. On the other hand, this could be an ambivert who’s been going through something and hasn’t been their usual adaptable self. 
        • It needs to be said, here, that neither social type is superior to the other. Each has its strengths and weaknesses — just like classic introverts and extroverts. 
        • The more you know the best things about your type, the more you can enjoy them.

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