The Introvert and the Extrovert

Are your batteries flat? About to breakdown on the busy highway of life?

Well it may be time to recharge the energy.  Do you know what the best way to refresh your personality type is? Read on my friend¦.

A big part of learning to manage life when it is full of projects, work, volunteer commitments, children, is knowing what you need to rejuvenate  (cue day spa) ¦.um unfortunately not. If you do have a ‘what should be manageable’ amount on your plate, yet are feeling overwhelmed at times, part of it could be you don’t know what you need to recharge.

I have to make a conscious effort to create any quiet time. Let’s be real, I have two small humans, and we have no family in Sydney (where we live), so there isn’t much downtime.  I also have a large group of friends  (who  I really do love and cherish, and are amazing, genuine people).  I am always around people! and coffee requests are always backed up. Truth is however, I am by nature an introvert, so all this social activity at times can be draining.  I love nothing more than to potter around at home, and well, be a home body. That is what rejuvenates me, which allows me then to enjoy the social times.

Now you may be an extrovert which no, doesn’t mean you love to do jazz hands randomly in the street  (though if you do, that’s also fabulous! Whatever floats your boat).  It actually means you are rejuvenated by being around people! That recharges your batteries.   It really is just about knowing yourself, what rejuvenates you, what your boundaries are, what brings you joy, and scheduling that in your world. How do you recharge your energy levels? Does a night out with the girls do it for you? Or a night in at home? Confident introverts are often mistaken as extroverts  myself being a perfect example.  Loving being a homebody doesn’t always mean you are wallowing in your pain, and you want to stab yourself in the face. It just often means you enjoy your own company and silence.

Here is a little exerpt from John Melonakos

Many introverts like to be around other people and part of the social scene, and many extroverts like to be alone and focused. The key difference is how the person recharges. Which environment best juices your batteries?

Feeling tired? Stressed? Sretched to capacity? Hope this helps you figure out if you need a night of alone time or a night out with the gals, either way if you add a baileys on ice into the mix youll be feeling much better. Even superwomen need to wash their cape every now and then!

Em x