I cannot recall if I have already written about this topic recently as I know I have talked about it and written in my journal…. Honestly, age is hitting me, I think. It seems I am forgetting things more and more, even while I am talking words escape me so that I sound even dumber than I really am…. π
Anyway, if I have written on this, feel free to comment and tell me I am going senile! π
Last week I came to a refreshed/renewed realization about my introverted tendencies. Two activities with social interaction is my limit on a daily basis. This means that I can do a lesson and one social engagement or a yoga session and one lesson with no social engagement, etc.
This became very clear to me when I had three interactions for two days in a row and by the third day I was completely drained, tired and my head was aching. While my extroverted husband had little to no sympathy for my state of mind, I did all I could to get through the third day by canceling a lesson and being thankful for a quiet evening to myself.
Yesterday, I spoke with my MRTTAD ladies about the life of an introvert as one of the ladies has a son who she was worried about until she learned about this introvert vs extrovert concept. As we were talking, I realized I had mistakenly planned three social activities again that day – including the lunch! π
As would be expected, by the time we got home from my third interaction with others I was completely exhausted. Therefore, I was slow to motivate myself out of bed this morning to meet the MRTTAD ladies on the corniche for our weekly walk/run.
Instead, I also listened to my body and mind – which I am trying to do more and more. Thus, I cancelled going out exercising altogether calling it a full rest day since I feel tired overall. I went to my coffee meeting and then was blessed by the Universe by a cancellation of my evening lesson leaving only an event tonight. π
Now, I am able to catch up on emails, posts, etc. and rejuvenate my energy before going out again!
Although I may be deemed as stubborn, abnormal/weird, or even anti-social at times, I am okay with all of it if it means that I am energized and able to be as fully productive as I want to be at the end of each day. Knowing myself and what works for me is key to being healthy and happy within my own skin!
~T π
