Ways for Introverts to Recharge - Introvert Whisperer

Introvert Whisperer / Ways for Introverts to Recharge - Introvert Whisperer Ways for Introverts to Recharge Sometimes, you have all the energy of this world to talk to people and not feel exhausted after an hour-long conversation. At other times, however, everyone, even your best friends, feel like energy and joy-sucking dementors, no matter how much you love them, as well as spending time with them. You can be the biggest chatterbox in the room and still feel like you should be home rather than at a party. Let’s not even get into spending hours in an office, in meetings, all the while feeling as if the entire room will collapse on your chest. Fine, not every business conversation brings out your most anxious self, but in all fairness, every introvert out there has a threshold of how many people they can deal with every day. Once in a while, you feel something resembling a burnout from human interaction, and you’re in need of a recharge â€" here’s what you can do! Pull the plug and go Zen If it were up to introverts to design the world, we wouldn’t really come up with more ways to communicate with people â€" we’d reduce them. However, since we are literally flooded with technology designed to make you available 24 hours every day, in order to truly enter your people-detox mode, you need to let your loved ones know you’ll be off the grid for a while. Even if it’s just for a day, switching off your phone or at least all of your notifications, including calls, emails, and social media, will help you create the much-needed distance and turn off the noise. Now you can enjoy the silence, your favorite tunes, meditate, or just spend some time with your furry friend â€" we all know you have one, even if it’s still just imaginary. Get artsy and craftsy Or cooking, if you’re in the mood for some home-made brownies, you’ve got all the ingredients, and no desire to order in â€" because that just means more talking to humans. Get busy with your favorite activity such as painting, making jewelry, or your new favorite coloring book. Yes, they’re a treat for introverts, and they take little to no preparation to enjoy! The idea is to detach yourself completely from your everyday activities and do something that will consume all of your attention. Get physical We all know that working out is one of the best ways to help your body and mind detox from human overload and to get your energy back. However, what most people constitute an excellent exercise regime often involves loads of other people, crowded spaces, grunting and sweating, and the like. Instead of draining your energy at the gym, you can take advantage of home workout perks without exposing yourself to other earthlings. For instance, using exercise bikes is a great way for introverts to break a sweat at home and recharge your batteries without leaving your house for one second. Head to nature According to a study conducted with the help of 18,000 people across 134 countries, spending time in nature is the second most restful way to spend your time â€" right after reading a book. So, why not grab your favorite read and go to hike your way into some solitary spot where you can get lost in the intricate plot of those short stories? If you can, avoid crowded parks, but go to a nearby nature reserve, a lonesome beach, or a little-known trail in the woods. If you want to feel more secure, you can have a friend tag along, preferably an equally drained introvert, so that you can both enjoy the silence and spend time together, alone. Enter Sherlock mode For those who are not big on traveling alone, you can find plenty of new, unexplored places in your own city, rest assured. Whether it’s an old neighborhood with incredible architecture, or an antique store hidden in an alley, you just need to go outside, and visit places you’ve never seen before. For the bravest solo travelers among you, why not hit the road, visit a national park, or a small town nearby? When you don’t stick to standard travel agency packages and routes, chances are you’ll be mesmerized by uncovering new places without having to interact with people too much. The sheer discovery will keep you happy! Finally, remember that this is a moment to put yourself first. You may not be in the mood for meditation or hitting the stationary bike, but you need to listen to your inner self and do something that will truly help you overcome this energy slump. Bio: Cooper Klein is a bearded dad from Sydney. He’s a regular contributor to Smooth Decorator and other online magazines. You can find him on Twitter. Go to top Let me emphasize that Self-Promotion doesn’t have to be obnoxious to be effective.  But, if you don’t Self-Promote you, who will? If you ever want to get ahead, you have to learn how to Self-Promote. 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