Yesterday was jam-packed. The entire family (myself, my pregnant wife, and 5 kiddos) loaded in the car at 9:10 AM. We traveled 45 minutes south so that I could drop off wife and kiddos off at a baby shower held in honor of our upcoming arrival.
While my ladies were enjoying party food and opening presents, I shopped for shoes (which I don't enjoy), picked up printer ink, and made a Walmart run.
I picked up the ladies from the shower (they all had a lovely time), and we headed over to a friends' house. We were invited to attend their youngest son's baptism. While waiting for the big event, we ate lunch (peanut butter and Nutella sandwiches) and then played a round of the best game ever - Dominion. Shortly after 3 PM, we celebrated an outward expression of new life as we witnessed a backyard baptism. We were treated to pizza, played another game of Dominion, and then headed to the library to drop off books before it closed at 9 PM>
About 9:45 PM, we slowly pulled into our driveway. I was exhausted. I greatly enjoyed the people I had spent time with and the many wonderful conversations we had, but I was wiped out. No energy left!
The Introvert-Extrovert Spectrum Explains How You Recharge Your Engergy
The degree to which someone identifies as introvert or extrovert speaks less about their fondness of people and more about how they recharge their energy.
Introverts refill their energy by spending time by themselves (away from other people).
Extroverts refill their energy by spending time with other people.
Since I live in a house with 6 other people (soon to be 7), I have a hard time recharging my energy. My wife is slightly extroverted. She needs adult time to fill up her energy tank. That task is equally challenging since she cares for our kiddos and homeschools.
Despite this difference, we both try to be welcoming of others. We both desire to invest in others and build them up. We both want to be apart of a strong community with real, authentic relationships. In short, we both love people. But like I said, people wear me out (or maybe better put, being around people does not fill recharge my energy).
Recharing Our Energy Is Not Just About Physical Energy
After a long day, I am often physically tired. But for me, being around a lot of people is often more mentally or emotionally exhausting. I believe that relationships require effort, so if we want to build strong relationships, we must be prepared to invest time and resources.
I believe that as humans we share a connectedness. That thought stretches me, often to a level of uncomfortability. I am not uncomfortable being around people, but I feel a burden knowing the expectations I have for myself as I am around others. Make sense?
If you are an introvert, you might be going, "I get it. I feel that pressure."
If you are an extrovert, you might be saying, "This guy is crazy. Life is best lived with others. Let's make the best of it."
Final Thoughts
As I was talking to my wife about this topic, I was reminded that I do not want to allow a label to prevent me from living life well. On the contrary, I want to fully understand who I am and how I tick so that I can live out the best version of myself. I want to know both my strengths and weaknesses. I want to know the unique characteristics and skills that I bring to the communities that I am apart of. I want to take advantage of every opportunity despite the obstacles.
It is good that I know I am an introvert, and it is good to know how that impacts my life, but I can't let it control my life.
- Are you introverted or extroverted?
- How do you feel when you are around a lot of new people?
- What is one thing you do to recharge your energy?
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I think I am both. Is that possible? I choose the people who I can be myself with and I don’t start a conversation to someone I don’t really know.
The thing is I talk a lot to different people here in social media but eh that’s different though hehe do I make sense? 😆 I’m also confused with my answer. ✌🏻
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There is also a newer term being used - Ambivert. This describes a balance between introvert and extrovert. So yes, you might be both.
Don't be confused. Just be yourself. Thanks for stopping by and adding to the conversation.
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I learned something new today! Thanks! 😊
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Isn't that great? I really appreciate those "learned something new" moments.
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I can relate with that, I´m definitely introverted and I always look for some time alone, otherwise I would go crazy. Thankfully for now I can get the time alone that I want, because I have no wife and/or children...
If there is one think that I don´t like is to meet new people, don´t get me wrong, I love to meet new cultures and learn with all different people that I eventually meet in my life, but I just can't handle sometimes with so much "stupidity".
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You can be introverted and have a family. I love my wife and kiddos so much, but sometimes I need to be alone for a few moments to recharge my energy.
I don't like situations that force me to meet new people, but I do enjoy natural opportunities to meet people and learn from them.
Thanks for your comments.
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Exactly, in terms of having a family I haven't thought much about it, because I'm only 21.
I definitely review myself in those words :D
Thank you for sharing an opinion that I believe many are "ashamed" of doing.
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Oh and that one thing will be good music, for the right inspiration for the right thoughts, and stability in writing.
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