What did Jung really mean when he first introduced “Extraversion” and “Introversion”?

Spoiler: it wasn’t “outgoing vs shy.” It was about where your energy flows ⚡️ outward into the world 🌏, or inward into reflection 🪞.

But somewhere along the way, these ideas became sticky labels we slap on ourselves:

👉 “I’m just an introvert, so I can’t…”

👉 “I’m an extrovert, so don’t expect me to…”

Here’s the problem: those labels become handcuffs. Instead of self-awareness, they turn into self-limitations.

In this episode of Automatic Mouth 👄, I unpack Jung’s original idea, strip it back to something simple and usable, and share my own perspective: we’re not here to box ourselves in—we’re here to expand. Knowing your patterns is just the starting point. Growth happens when you explore the other side.

🎧 In this conversation:

• Jung’s true meaning of extraversion & introversion (beyond pop stereotypes)

• Why labels are useful only when they expand, not restrict

• How NLP & psychology agree: awareness = choice = possibilities

• A simple exercise to stretch beyond your comfort zone

So next time someone tells you “you’re such an introvert” or “you’re such an extrovert,” smile and remember 😘 you’re more than the label. You’re the whole terrain.

✨ Full episode available now—listen, subscribe, and share with someone who’s tired of being boxed in.