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    Peak Mental Performance For Introverts
    Peak Mental Performance For Introverts
    Peak Mental Performance For Introverts
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    Peak Mental Performance For Introverts

    By Michael Carr

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    Are you an introvert looking to maximize your mental performance at work, college or home?

    Introversion is one of the most widely studied aspects of personality, and research shows there are important differences in the way introverts and extroverts think and function. So if you’re introvert who wants to function at your best, it’s vital to know how your personality type can influence your mental performance.

    Peak Mental Performance Tips For Introverts is a concise and informative article that outlines the key differences in cognitive functioning between introverts and extroverts and provides a number of practical ideas for introverts who want to make better use of their mental abilities (approximately 10,800 words, including references and resources).

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherMichael Carr
    Release dateDec 18, 2013
    ISBN9781310034046
    Peak Mental Performance For Introverts
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    Michael Carr

    I'm a freelance researcher and part-time writer from New Zealand. My writing interests include psychology, mental performance issues and gardening.My writing aim is to produce concise, down-to-earth publications about under-explored subjects, and I believe that concise e-books and articles are a great medium for this.

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      Peak Mental Performance For Introverts - Michael Carr

      Peak Mental Performance for Introverts

      By Michael Carr

      Smashwords Edition

      Copyright Michael Carr 2013

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      Table of Contents

      Introduction

      Brain Differences between Introverts and Extroverts

      Study and Learning

      Motivation and Procrastination

      Multitasking

      Distractions

      Workplaces

      Workplace Communication

      Time Pressure and Mental Performance

      Performance Anxiety

      Energy Levels and Downtime

      Sleep

      Diet and Exercise

      Introverts and Caffeine

      Other Substances for Boosting Mental Performance

      Wrapping Up

      Glossary

      Resources

      ~

      Introduction

      Introversion and extraversion are two of the most widely studied aspects of personality, and over the last few years there’s been an outpouring of books and articles about the personalities of introverts. As an introvert living in an extroverted culture, I’ve found this information to be eye-opening and informative, and it’s encouraged me to look further into the differences between introverts and extroverts. One thing I’ve discovered is the scientific research into introversion and extroversion doesn’t just show introverts and extroverts differ in personality terms - it also shows the two groups differ in terms of mental performance. This difference in mental performance is influenced by significant neurological differences in the brains of introverts and extroverts. For example, studies have shown that extroverts have more blood flow to regions in the back of brain involved with interpreting sensory data, while introverts have more mental activity in frontal brain regions involved with learning, recalling events and making plans. The various brain differences between the two groups mean there are some cognitive tasks that introverts can do better than extroverts, and some tasks which extroverts are better at. Therefore if you’re an introvert who wants to perform better at work or college, or just be more productive in your daily life, it’s a big advantage to know how your personality type can affect the way your brain functions.

      In Peak Mental Performance for Introverts I discuss some of the differences in mental functioning between introverts and extroverts and provide a number of practical ideas for introverts who are interested in maximising their cognitive abilities. These ideas are highlighted in bold lettering at various points in the booklet. Bear in mind that introversion and extroversion exist on a continuum, with some people highly introverted, some people highly extroverted and most people lying somewhere in between. Hence the majority of introverts will have some extroverted traits and most extroverts will have some introverted traits.

      Author’s Note

      Extroversion is one of big five personality traits that have been widely studies by scientific researchers. The other traits are: agreeableness, neuroticism, openness and conscientiousness. To get the most out of this booklet I recommend taking an online test to find out where you stand on the introversion/extroversion continuum. It would also be very helpful to find out where you stand on the personality trait of neuroticism, since this trait has a significant influence on mental performance, particularly in terms of ability to function in stressful situations. Links to sites with short, multi-choice tests are provided in the resources section of this booklet. I recommend you do two or three tests and go by your average results, as results can vary depending on the number of questions and how they are worded.

      Brain Differences between Introverts and Extroverts

      Arousal Levels

      According to the German psychologist Hans

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