Jackie Kennedy was the Perfect Introvert

Come of age! Introversion is a legitimate personalitythink. This can be a great gift where authenticity is
style. Introverts have special needs and a differentconcerned.
kind of self care than their more numerousJackie did not hide her distaste for many aspects of
companions, the extroverts. Jackie Kennedy is almostpolitics and was not afraid to make a strong personal
the quintessential introvert. Let's look at herstatement -- not in words but in the actions. This is a
charcteristics and learn about self care.very introverted characteristic.
1. Introverts are territorial.6. The inner life is the most important.
When the paparazzi got too close to Jackie KennedyJackie has often been quoted as saying that
she hit them with her purse.parenting was the single most important and
2. Introverts love privacy, walks in nature, quiet timesoverriding concern and accomplisment of her life,
and reading.which was filled with things that many poeple
When Jackie's mother married Hugh Auchincloss, theyconsider more important. However, they are external
moved to a private estate where the gifts ofthings: wealth, romance, fame, success, adoration,
privacy, walks in nature, quiet times and reading wereglamour, popularity, etc. Jackie's inner life dictated
readily available. Although divorce is always upsettingdevotion to her children.
to children, one might hypothesize that Jackie gained7. Introverts seek authentic meaning in their lives.
some things that were even more important to herCertainly Jackie Kennedy Onassis was a woman who
well being.never had to work a day in her life but she chose to
3. Introverts speak softly, especially when they areenter the field of publishing in her forties. The books
saying something important.she edited were personally meaningful to her.
Jackie's voice was unique and a major characteristic8. Introverts love nature and the outdoors.
of her impact on people.Jackie Kennedy was often photographed in sail boats,
4. Introverts prefer reading and writing to otheron yachts, horseback riding and walking in Central
means of communication.Park.
When Jack Kennedy was on the campaign trail,9. Introverts require privacy.
Jackie was often found off to the side somewherePerhaps one of the greatest appeals of Aristotle
reading a philosophy book in French.Onassis was that he owned the island of Skorpios.
5. Introverts appear shy, even weak, but they can10. Introverts give energy to others and can become
stand alone and they don't care what other peopleexhausted from too much social interaction.