Many more people today understand that a key distinction of someone more introverted – how they get their energy, their stamina – is from their inner self. That’s opposite from the extrovert who is energized from all things and all people going on around them. Because life naturally has so much extroverting in it, especially around the holidays, we want to be responsible introverts and take care of our energy. Why bother to recover and recharge?

1) If you ignore signs and symptoms of energy depletion you might appear what you really are not: aloof, anti-social or disinterested. With our sensitivity to all things outside us, we can continue to deplete your reserves without taking action for yourself. When I need a quick remedy to over-stimulation I hop over to Tap Talk Radio and listen to the 17 minute “How Do I feel Good Around Others?” It always helps me to realize that my own awareness of my energy is the first step to recharging.

2) Introverts are much more vulnerable to disengaging our strengths when we – keep on going and going. Both our mental and emotional states are affected when we are over-stimulated. During times like the holiday season with all the festivities we may forget to take time to purposefully tune in and take some time for ourselves.

3) If we are going to be known for the quiet effectiveness that we bring to work and life, then we want to check in with ourselves to be able to remain this way. How do you know when is enough is enough to stop and take care of yourself? How much lack of focus is your cue to stop and recharge? How much overwhelm will you tolerate?

We all need to be out in the world with people – in our work, with our family and with our friends. But introverts are different than our extrovert co-workers, family and friends. Being alone is what gives us what we need to be with them. So let’s not screw things up or perpetuate negative myths about ourselves. If we stop and acknowledge that we are losing are steam, then it’s – our responsibility to recharge and recover.

Why do you think it's important that we recover and recharge?

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