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Social Exhaustion: How to Manage as an Introvert

Social exhaustion can make you feel tired, dull, and irritated. Here’s how to manage and prevent it.

Social interaction can fuel some people, especially extroverts. To introverts, the same level of social interaction can be draining instead.

While introverts can appreciate socializing, they invest a lot of energy trying to navigate socially demanding environments, leading to social exhaustion.

Social fatigue or social burnout happens when you’ve socialized to the point that you can’t do it anymore. Social exhaustion can also be called introvert burnout or introvert hangover. Although it’s not a medical diagnosis, it is a valid experience that introverts and extroverts can face.

It can be an emotional and physical response to social overstimulation that leaves you feeling drained and exhausted. You might feel physically tired, stressed, angry, or irritable. Social exhaustion can feel like hitting a wall.

You may feel as if you don’t have the energy to get out of bed, let alone be in a room with other people. In some ways, it feels as if you’re running on an empty gas tank, and the nearest gas station is hundreds of miles away.

Getting to the end of social exhaustion can feel like you’re on the brink of a breakdown. Social fatigue can happen to anyone, extroverts and introverts alike. But since our society emphasizes social interaction and stimulation, you may not recognize the signs until you’re in the middle of burnout.

Here are some common signs of social exhaustion:

  • detachment from other people
  • inability to focus
  • intense headaches or migraine attacks
  • low energy or fatigue
  • difficulty sleeping
  • emotional meltdown
  • irritability
  • depression
  • anxiety

When introverts don’t get enough alone time, it’s easy for them to become overstimulated. Research estimates that social interactions extending over 3 hours can lead to post-socializing fatigue for some people.

Social exhaustion doesn’t happen overnight. Being mindful and in-tune with your mental health can help you recognize early signs and prevent burnout later.

Early signs of burnout include:

  • being unable to sleep
  • feeling mentally unwell
  • feeling overly reactive
  • having low energy
  • not performing at your best

Signs of being burned out include:

  • feeling hopeless and helpless
  • losing motivation
  • feeling detached
  • feeling depressed
  • withdrawing

No matter your personal situation, there are some strategies that can help you avoid exhaustion. Keep in mind that these suggestions take time and practice. You need to pay close attention to how you tend to deal with overstimulation and feelings of burnout as you try different approaches.

Identify your main triggers

What triggers you might not trigger someone else. Take some time to identify situations and people that cause you to feel drained. Some common triggers for social exhaustion include:

  • feeling obligated to speak to a lot of people
  • attending family reunions and holiday parties
  • needing to socialize for work
  • attending large events
  • participating in group projects for a long time

Learn how to set boundaries

Even extroverts can feel tired if they cram their schedule with back-to-back social events. Learn how to say “no” to events that you know will be emotionally draining and “yes” to social events that you’ll genuinely enjoy.

It can help to make a conscious effort to accept invitations to events that have the most value to you. You can also consider setting limits on the amount of time you spend at a social event.

Schedule alone time

Whether you need to do this at work, school, or at home, set aside at least 10 to 30 minutes a day that are entirely yours.

You can use this alone time each day to recharge and reconnect with yourself. Knowing that you have this time can help you make it through unmanageable moments throughout the day and give you something to look forward to if you feel overwhelmed.

Recovering from social exhaustion is possible. If you ever feel burned out, these activities can help you restore your energy levels so that you can recover:

Reach out to someone

It might seem counterintuitive to speak with people when socializing is what triggered the burnout. But opening up about social exhaustion to a partner, family, friend, or a therapist can be beneficial.

Find someone who’s a good listener, who will listen without becoming distracted or expressing judgment. It can be refreshing to spend time with loved ones in a positive and enjoyable environment.

Try meditation

Many studies indicate that practicing mindfulness can help with anxiety. There’s evidence that transcendental meditation may have beneficial effects on anxiety.

Listening to relaxing sounds, spending time in nature, or deep breathing can also help you unwind and release buildup tension.

Practice self-care

Self-care can be different things for you. Listen to your body and do what feels best. Baking, cooking, listening to music, dancing, or exercising are all examples of self-care. Anything that can help soothe your fatigue and lower your stress levels could work.

Take time to reset

As much as in-person social engagements can be tiring, online socializing can be, too. We spend a lot of time on our phones.

Social media is overstimulating, and in one way or another, you’re still socializing with people. To recover from social burnout, consider taking a break from social media and spend some time with yourself.

Practice journaling

During this recovery period, try writing out your emotions. One study found that one month of journaling can result in fewer depressive symptoms and anxiety. Writing down how you feel can be a helpful and effective way to process your exhaustion.

Journaling is also another way to recognize situations and people that can trigger negative emotions. From time to time, go back through your journal and read through the pages to figure out those triggers and start planning strategies to prevent these from affecting you in the future.

If you’re experiencing severe social burnout, there are avenues to get help. Consider reaching out to a mental health professional to discuss your exhaustion. You can start your search for a therapist here on Psych Central.

Focus on self-care and relying on your network for personal support. While these can seem small steps, they can help you identify the cause of your social burnout and find practical solutions.

Why Is Socializing Exhausting for Introverts? Here's the Science

An extrovert and introvert walk into a bar. It’s a Saturday night, so the place is hopping. A cover band croons away on stage while dozens of people stand in groups, clutching drinks and nearly shouting to be heard.

The extrovert takes in the scene and gets excited. He sees social opportunities everywhere — an attractive woman at the bar, friends to talk to, the chance to cut loose and have fun. He walks straight up to his group of friends, slaps one of them on the back, and orders a beer.

The introvert sees the situation very differently. He hangs back for a moment, looking around, taking everything in. Then he walks quietly up to his friends. He feels overwhelmed, drowning in all the noise and activity, but he tells himself to relax — this is supposed to be fun, after all.

And the introvert does have fun for a while. But it doesn’t last.

Soon the introvert grows tired. Really tired. Not only does his body feel physically fatigued, but his mind becomes foggy and slow (and not just from the drinks). He desperately wants to head home — or at least outside — where it’s quiet and calm, and he can be alone. He’s getting an introvert hangover.

He glances over at the extrovert, who’s still chatting away with his friends. He doesn’t show any signs of slowing down. In fact, the extrovert looks even more energized than when they arrived.

Sound familiar?

If you’ve ever felt exhausted from socializing, there’s a very real reason. Here’s the science behind why socializing is draining for us “quiet ones” — it has to do with our unique wiring as introverts.

A Few Caveats

First, let’s get a few things out of the way. The above scenario is just an example, and a generalization. Not every extrovert spends their weekend partying, and sometimes even we introverts live it up, too. We all act introverted at times and extroverted at others; according to Carl Jung, the founder of analytical psychology, there’s no such thing as a “pure” introvert or extrovert. We all fall somewhere on the sliding scale that defines introversion and extroversion.

Another thing. Socializing is actually draining for everyone eventually. A recent study from the University of Helsinki found that participants reported higher levels of fatigue three hours after socializing — whether they were an introvert or an extrovert. How tired they felt depended on a few factors: how many people they’d met, the intensity of the interaction, and how much they had a particular goal in mind.

It makes sense that both introverts and extroverts would feel tired after socializing, because socializing expends energy. You have to talk, listen, and process what’s being said, among other things.

Nevertheless, there are some very real differences between introverts and extroverts.

Introverts, Extroverts, and Rewards

These differences have to do with rewards. Rewards are things like getting the phone number of an attractive stranger, getting promoted at work, or even eating a delicious meal.

We all enjoy rewards. We all want rewards. But introverts and extroverts react differently to them.

To understand why socializing quickly wears out introverts, I spoke with Colin DeYoung, a psychology professor at the University of Minnesota, who recently published a paper on introversion. I was doing research for my book, The Secret Lives of Introverts. DeYoung, like other experts, believes that extroverts have a more ramped-up dopamine system than introverts.

What Is Dopamine?

Dopamine is a neurotransmitter. It helps control certain functions by sending signals between the body and the brain. Sometimes called the “feel-good hormone,” it’s associated with positive emotions like bliss, euphoria, and concentration. Dopamine plays an important role in a range of body functions, from movement to sleep to mood. When you feel pleasure — like eating your favorite foods or even during sex — your brain releases dopamine.

There can be a dark side to dopamine. It’s associated with addiction. Some illegal recreational drugs, for example, work by stimulating its release and increasing the amount of it in the brain, which is how people get hooked. That’s how powerful dopamine is.

Extroverts Have a More Active Dopamine System

So what does this have to do with socializing?

Because extroverts have a more active dopamine system, they’re more excited by the possibility of reward. Dopamine gives them energy to, say, strike up a conversation with a stranger or hang out at the bar until last call. Even though these things are tiring, dopamine reduces their cost of effort. It’s like getting a shot of espresso before running a race.

Dopamine even explains why extroverts might talk louder, faster, and with more confidence. These are ways to drawn more attention to yourself and position yourself to gain social rewards.

Introverts have dopamine, too, but our dopamine system is not as “turned up” as that of an extrovert. We just aren’t as “hooked” on pursuing the things that extroverts chase.

Having a less active dopamine system also means that introverts may find certain levels of stimulation — like loud noise and lots of activity — to be punishing, annoying, and tiring. It explains why the introvert in the bar scenario was ready to escape after a while.

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The Introvert’s Superpower

Introverts don’t seek rewards to the same degree that extroverts do. Is this a bad thing? In my opinion, no. It’s actually the introvert’s superpower.

We all have that one friend who partied too hard and paid a price. Or the workaholic spouse who compromised her health and relationships. These are people who chased rewards — hard.

Instead of looking for outside status, introverts tend to turn inward. They research a topic simply for the joy of learning something new. Job-wise, they seek a calling that is more than just a paycheck. They desire depth and intimacy in their relationships, a connection that is mind-to-mind and heart-to-heart, rather than an abundance of casual acquaintances.

I’m not saying all extroverts are shallow and all introverts are deep. That’s simply not true. Sometimes extroverts pursue quiet, intrinsically rewarding activities; sometimes introverts seek status and other external rewards. A healthy, successful life for anyone should include a mix of both.

When writing my book, I asked introverts to tell me about the things that motivate and energize them. They all mentioned low-key activities, like a solo shopping trip, a meaningful conversation with a friend, finishing a good book, or expressing themselves through art. If it weren’t for the introvert’s less active dopamine system, introverts wouldn’t be doing these activities as much. The introvert’s way isn’t about chasing rewards, but rather about seeking meaning.

Want to learn more? Check out my book, The Secret Lives of Introverts: Inside Our Hidden World.

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"Extroverts and introverts, or Where do we get energy for life!"

To the collection of texts about introverts and extroverts:
"Extroverts and introverts, or Where do we get energy for life!" (from Anna Barsova's book "Life as a game by rules and without rules. Personality in the mirror of fate"):

Extroverts, or If you want to survive, come on!

He lives in others and through others - any thoughts about himself make him shudder. The dangers lurking there are best overcome by noise.

K G. Jung

Sometimes you want to say “Get off!”, but there is no one.

A. Knyshev

Extraversion (E) is a “fundamental setting of consciousness”, in which a person prefers to direct his mental energy outward, and it is the outside world that is the source of energy for an extravert.

According to Jung, “extraversion is characterized by an interest in an external object, responsiveness and readiness to perceive external events, a desire to influence and be influenced by events, a need to interact with the outside world, the ability to endure turmoil and noise of any kind, and in fact find that's the pleasure."

Extrovert (E) - is a person oriented to the external, objective world. Based on information coming from outside, he forms his own value system, receives an impulse for his actions, and ultimately energizes himself. His position in life simply must be more or less offensive , otherwise an extrovert runs the risk of depriving himself of the "basic nourishment" - the influx of mental energy and, as a result, mental health. Mental exhaustion characteristic of extrovert, occurs when the influx of external information of interest to a person dries up to such an extent that it is below the vitally necessary individual level. Of course, these levels differ from each other - what can "saturate" and activate one extrovert, is absolutely not enough for another. However, all extroverts are united by dependence on the object and, as a result, an active search and desire for interaction with new objects, which is expressed, according to Jung, "in the ability to constantly be wasted, distributed and embedded in everything. "

Thus, the calling card of an extrovert is mobility (mental or physical, it is often possible to observe both at the same time). It is vital for such a person that something happens around, and preferably something new and interesting. If nothing happens, extrovert is quite capable of organizing anything himself: start a conversation, turn on the TV, gather a friendly party, go on a business trip, create a new promising project or a large company - it all depends on the characteristics of each extrovert. In the end, it can be just a long, loud scream into the void - and even the echo of the echo can improve the well-being of our hero, convincing him that he is not alone in the world and the world reciprocates him!

Actually, just on the "echo" of the most different properties the extrovert counts when doing something in his life. Any response to his actions expands and complements his picture of the world, stimulates and activates extrovert and gives him an impetus for subsequent decisions and actions. For this reason, the extrovert is far from always concerned about the ultimate goal and the result of the business he has started; for many, the process itself is important. Sometimes this approach goes to the extreme like "Whatever you do - just to do nothing."

Accordingly, the extrovert can quite easily take on an unfamiliar business, even agreeing to the leadership and the responsibility arising from it. Truly, “we sing glory to the madness of the brave!”. True, it is usually not immediately possible to find out whether it is madness or courage.

The next unifying characteristic for all extroverts is their attitude to incoming information. An extrovert is generally easy to convince or captivate with anything - he is open to new things and omnivorous. External information is the air he breathes and the food he eats. Let's clarify right away: this information can be of a very different kind: someone needs fresh emotions like air (sometimes just gossip), someone needs news of science and technology. So do not identify extraversion only with the degree of sociability or external sociability of a person! If you have correctly found the most interesting area for extrovert , you will be provided with the most grateful viewer, listener in the world, moreover, a possible admirer and apologist for your ideas. True, with no less enthusiasm, such an “admirer” can interrupt you and start a discussion, but only with the best of intentions - after all, he is eager to share his thoughts on this topic! Even if the problem under discussion does not bother him too much, extrovert is ready to listen to you with sincere interest (if other, more important things are not waiting for him). However, easily perceiving new information, an extrovert so easily parted with it, as well as with their own beliefs. They can change dramatically due to the fact that new information has replaced the old one.

Due to their suggestibility and relative uncriticality to incoming information extroverts are the main consumers of mass media products, including ubiquitous advertising. Jung writes about this quality with wonderful humor extrovert type: “His conscience is heavily influenced by public opinion. Moral concerns arise mainly when "other people know". The religious beliefs of such a person are determined, so to speak, by a majority of votes.

Let's summarize our understanding of the extrovert type.

So, extrovert

* strives for new people, situations and expanding the circle of his acquaintances;

* is able to easily change his point of view if he has new arguments at his disposal;

* prefers ease and frankness in communication, which can turn into intemperance and irascibility in an argument;

* inclined to take risks and make rash decisions. As follows from the above, extrovert does not like monotony, boredom and everything connected with it, namely:

* prolonged loneliness;

* prolonged silence;

* extended inactivity,

* continuous operation of the same type.

And now let's turn our attention to the second pole of this axis.

Introverts, or If you want to live, defend yourself!

His own world is a safe harbor, a carefully guarded and fenced garden, closed to the public and hidden from prying eyes.

C G. Jung

Introversion (I) is the "fundamental setting" of human consciousness opposite to extraversion. In this case, a person prefers to draw energy from within himself and directs his mental energy primarily to his subjective inner world, as opposed to the objectively existing outer world.

Introvert (I) — is a person who is primarily focused on his inner world. It is there that the main action of his life is played out, it is there that he draws the criteria for evaluating what is happening around him and the energy message for his actions, and it is the inner world that is the source of vital activation and motivation for actions of an introvert . As Jung wrote, “in his world he ( introvert. - A. B. ) feels at home, and only he himself makes any changes in it. His archery work is done with the involvement of his own abilities, on his own initiative and in his own way. “Both the world and people are for him troublemakers and a source of danger, without providing him with an appropriate standard by which he could ultimately navigate. The only thing that is undeniably true for him is his subjective world.

Naturally, the key to self-preservation and maintaining mental health for introvert is a defensive position in relation to the outside world. Mental exhaustion of the introvert occurs in the event of a breakthrough in his defense, when the number of external objects that require his attention and energy begins to exceed the critical level

It is not surprising that the visiting card of introvert is caution and restraint. This person is not inclined to scatter energy outside and prefers to take on feasible, concrete things, preferably with a known result. Alas, there are also options when the introvert prefers not to take on anything at all. However, introvert is able to develop serious activity if it is required to prove the correctness (and for him it is true!) of his own internal attitudes, whether it be the calculations of the theory developed by him, moral convictions or any other ideas he has borne. In defense of their inner principles introvert can be verbose and temperamental, and even behave "like an angry lion." Unfortunately, due to their exclusivity, such statements are far from always being adequate to the situation or convincing enough for opponents. But - attention! It is the introvert who is able to become the most implacable and consistent opponent, especially if the degree of threat coming from you to his inner world in his eyes dangerously increases!

Defensive position introvert determines the characteristic style of his behavior. A person, as a rule, is calm and reasonable, sometimes just silent or prone to thoughtfulness, he is in no hurry to share his thoughts and assessments with others, especially about himself. For this reason, you may not guess about his inner merits and undeniable merits until you earn the appropriate trust from him. Interestingly, in a pleasant and safe environment for yourself (often this is just a well-known environment) introvert may well be relaxed, emotional and fun.

Jung remarks on this subject that “his relationships with other people become warmer only under conditions of guaranteed security, when he can put aside his protective mistrust. Since this happens to him infrequently, then, accordingly, the number of his friends and acquaintances is very limited.

Unlike the extrovert, the introvert tries as much as possible to limit the flow of information from the outside world (in too large quantities it can undermine his inner foundations). Besides 9It is difficult for the 0012 introvert to quickly switch from one to another, since any new information is carefully “sifted” by him (again, through the sieve of internal settings). As a rule, this is a silent, internal process. A very common option is when introvert politely listens to you, and, without meeting objections or hasty comments that are so characteristic of extrovert, you begin to think that you have found a true ally and like-minded person. Do not rush to flatter yourself! Most likely, during your fiery speech at introvert the internal computer was turned off - too lazy to turn it on, or not interested in the topic, or not subject to discussion, since this is his (!) diocese, and you have not yet earned the right to cross the border of this kingdom.

If introvert seems absent-minded and thoughtful to you, this is a sure sign that he is listening to you attentively and is already thinking hard over the “text”. This means that his internal computer is turned on and there is a powerful processing of incoming information. But the result of this hard work, whether it be caustic comments or admiration, you can evaluate a little later - when "the program completes the job. "

As a result, introvert is not easy to move from his point of view, and it is even more difficult to make him part with some ideas, because for him it is the loss of a part of himself!

So let's summarize. As follows from all of the above, introvert type

* is in no hurry to meet new people, preferring the usual social circle;

* not in a hurry to part with his point of view, even in the presence of new information;

* prefers restraint in communication, trying to hide his inner state as much as possible;

* prone to cautious and measured words and actions that do not entail unexpected consequences.

No wonder that an introvert does not like abrupt and unexpected turns in his life and all that is fraught with it:

* sharp, loud sounds;

* unplanned activities;

* unexpected visits;

* unknown companies.

Introvert will not pompously take off his last shirt, but if he did, be sure that he will not come the next day to ask for it back.

Unlike, by the way, , an extrovert, who easily and effectively parted with his shirt, but after a couple of days, with captivating passion, asks you to lend him trousers. In fairness, it should be noted that not every extrovert will certainly behave in such a scenario. We are talking about individual, pronounced types. But be that as it may, it is more natural and easier for an extrovert to act or think in a similar way in the situation described than for an introvert. In this regard, we will make a small instructive-lyrical digression, and in which we will touch on the promised topic of the causes of mutual misunderstanding between people.

Note to the reader

Both of these attitudes of consciousness, by virtue of their fundamental difference, form the first obvious "chasm" on the way of people to agree with each other. Jung also noted that "both types tend to drink about each other extremely unflattering."

Also "not surprisingly, the two types often clash. " Extraverted focus on external objects "seems to the introvert a sign of the greatest inferiority, at the same time, for the extravert, preoccupation with the subject (that is, with oneself. - A. B.) looks like nothing more than infantile autoeroticism." In worldly terms, an introvert's life position of an extrovert is often regarded as unforgivable superficiality, frivolity.

unreliability, and even complete lack of principle and venality. "Tumbleweed! Nothing is sacred! - says an introvert. And from the point of view of an extrovert, an introvert often appears as a pedant, a bore, sometimes just a “brake” or “walking morality”: he rushes about with his beliefs, and even strives to impose them on others! “Don’t teach me how to live - better help financially! "- reciprocal argument of the extrovert.

So, the first round of our game has come to an end, and it's time to decide who you are - extrovert (E) or introvert (I). Having done this, you will have at your disposal the first letter, denoting one of the four components of the “preference matrix”, which means that a quarter of the work on determining your own type is already behind you.

Recall:

This is a characteristic that describes

The fundamental principle of interaction

Persons and energy exchange with the outside world, 9000,

And it cannot be good or bad - it is yours!

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Productivity tips for different psychotypes

Introverts and extroverts draw energy from different sources: some gain strength in solitude, others need company.

How do you take care of yourself, stay energetic and productive in an office where you have to interact with different psychotypes?

Translated an article from the Evernote blog to Medium.

Introverts

Introverts "charge the battery" in solitude. There are four types of introversion in Jonathan Cheek's classification:

1. Social introverts is closest to the general concept of introversion. They prefer to be alone or socialize in small groups. This is not due to anxiety or shyness - they just feel more comfortable that way.

2. Thinking introverts do not feel uncomfortable in a large company. They are self-absorbed, thoughtful and prone to reflection.

3. Anxious introverts seek solitude because they feel insecure around other people. And that anxiety doesn't always go away when they're alone. Thoughts constantly revolve around possible negative events.

4. Reserved introverts carefully consider their actions. Decision making can take a lot of time, but it is important for them to act judiciously.

Extroverts

Extroverts get energy when they are around other people. They like to be the center of attention, and prolonged loneliness drains them. According to neuroanatomical research, there are two types of extraversion:

Agentive extraverts - "achievers". They are persistent, purposeful, go to success and leadership positions.

Affiliative extroverts are "social butterflies". They are affable, friendly and easily establish contact with new people. Warm relationships are important to them and, as a rule, they have many friends.

Ambiverts

Ambiverts are those who have the qualities of both extroverts and introverts. According to Barry Smith, director of the University of Maryland's Human Psychophysiology Laboratory, ambiverts make up about 68% of the world's population.

People with this psychotype are sociable, but they value solitude. For them, balance is important - unlike representatives of extreme psychotypes, they cannot remain in one state for a long time. In different situations, ambiverts behave like extroverts or introverts.

If you're not sure which type you are, take the personality test, developed by organizational psychologist Adam Grant Still.

Invite your colleagues to take the test and share the results. According to Grant, it is important for productive cooperation to understand the personal characteristics of each other.

We increase productivity depending on the psychotype

There are no "good" and "bad" psychotypes - each has its own characteristics that help or hinder in work.

Tips for introverts

#1. Choose the right place to work

An open floor plan encourages company communication, but ambient noise can be seriously distracting and annoying.

For introverts, open space is not the best option, so try to find quiet corners or retire for a while in a meeting room for quiet work. Look for comfortable spaces, such as quiet cafes.

#2. Make time for one-on-one conversations

Group projects and large events are an introvert's nightmare. In some positions, large-scale meetings and group work cannot be avoided, but for balance, it is worth setting aside time for personal communication.

After the meetings, you can make a short follow-up in a personal chat with the right person. In addition to team meetings, discuss work issues with colleagues one-on-one.

#3. Take your time

Office life can be fast-paced, but the strength of an introvert lies in deep immersion in a problem and careful consideration of a situation. But your team will never know if you don't voice your needs.

Tell us about your comfortable working style and take on projects where deep immersion is more important than speed.

#4. Prepare for meetings and conferences

There are usually 2-3 active participants in a meeting who talk most of the time. If you wait for your turn to come, you may not wait.

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To motivate yourself to participate in meetings, study the agenda in advance and write down the points you want to speak on. Try to take the floor at the very beginning, before others take the initiative and move away from the main topic.

Tips for extroverts

#1. Be in the center of events

Background noise from music and conversations, constant movement around set up extroverts for active creative activity. If you feel that the silence in the office is killing your activity, try working from a cafe that is bustling with life.

If you can't work outside of the office, go for a short walk. To cheer up, sometimes just a change of scenery is enough.

#2. Enjoy the intense workload, but don't overdo it

Growing to-do lists and dozens of meetings are exhausting for some and inspiring for others. If you like it when work is in full swing, take on projects with constantly changing tasks.

But remember, extroverts can find it difficult to stop, which can lead to burnout.

#3. Set aside time for socializing

If you are recharged from communicating with other people, make sure that you have such an opportunity during the working day. Go to lunch or have coffee with a new person once a week. This is especially important for extroverts in distributed teams who do not have the opportunity to constantly communicate.

If you work remotely, move out of your home to a co-working space, go to group fitness classes and attend networking events.

#4. Slow down and reflect

Extroverts are masters of multitasking. Jumping from one task to another and the euphoria of checking off the next item from the to-do list does not allow you to comprehend what you just did. After completing a major step in a task, take a 20-30 minute break. Analyze what was effective and what was not, evaluate the results.

Ambivert Tips

#1. Use your flexibility

As a rule, ambiverts are able to feed on energy from different sources. Since they have traits of both extroverts and introverts, they easily adapt to active environments, but also appreciate the opportunity to think in a calm environment.

This flexibility allows you to maintain inner comfort when working with pronounced extroverts and introverts.

#2. Experiment

Depending on what state you are in, recommendations for introverts and extroverts will suit you. Experiment and find what works best now.

Tips for all

#1. Don't be afraid to try new things

You might be more productive if you try something new or even scary.

Introverts may find that unobtrusive office communication improves relationships with the team and management, while extroverts will benefit from trying to take on all the tasks and learn to delegate.

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