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If you don’t want to think too much when socializing or putting energy into finding what events to attend, try to create a social routine. This can be very helpful if you meet the same people at the same time each week. Once meeting up with friends becomes a habit, you may find that you feel less anxious.
What is introvert hangover?
Introverts often need to take time out in an “introvert hangover.” This is where they spend time alone and recharge after a lot of social stimulation. But this isn’t a negative experience. In fact, introverts spend this time being creative and learning about themselves.
Is it OK not to have social media?
Unfortunately, dropping social media alone will not lead you to full self-actualization. Some research suggests that social media is harming us in several ways. But that doesn’t mean it’s all bad and cutting it off entirely could have both positive and negative effects on your life.
Why do we feel exhausted from socializing?
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. First, let’s get a few things out of the way. The above scenario is just an example, and a generalization.
“The most common mistake many people make when it comes to office socializing is to not engage in it,” says career coach EB Sanders. Never going to office events or coworker happy hours send a loud and clear message, she says: “You don’t care about these people.”
However, multiple studies show that socializing can actually help improve your happiness and decrease stress levels. One study published in the American Journal of Health Promotion found that young adults who socialize report better having better mental health than their peers who don’t spend time around others.
Is socializing Ruining Your Life?
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.