RE: Unexpected Advice That Changed My Life! I Hope It Will Change Yours Too! ❤
My light bulb moment was in a personality psychology class when the professor was talking about this topic. He equated it to a battery--introverts lose their charge the more they are around people, and recharge in their alone time, and extroverts are more the opposite in that they thrive and gain energy from being around others. It was such a huge moment for me to look at it not just from a shyness perspective (which is more about anxiety in social situations), but from an energy one. I am very much an introvert, so I have learned like you that there are times where I just need to be quiet and alone in order to fill back up enough energy before I return to give to others.
I'll have to check out this book. Have you ever read "Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World that Can't Stop Talking"? It's another excellent read to help you realize that the world has need for all types of personalities. :)
That's an awesome analogy, I have thought of it this way as well. I always tell people I need to recharge because I'm running on low ;) That's really cool to hear your prof explained it this way. A lot of teaching skips over it!
I could have spotted you as a fellow introvert! <3 I have the book you suggested on Kindle but I haven't read it yet! I should really remember to do that! I really enjoy learning more about this! Thanks for recommending it! <3
I think you will really enjoy the read! It really was a game changer to think about the energy factor. Most people just think we are socially inept or don't like being around people, but that is usually not the case at all. Now I need to remember to go look for the book you recommended... ;)