Finding Time For Yourself In A Busy Day.
For an introvert time alone is a must. The time alone doesn’t literally mean ‘you must be alone’. I have found working out at the gym or shopping alone is just as effective. Other people maybe around but essentially I am by myself and have the time and space to think, reflect and ponder. However, in a busy day it can often seem impossible to find this time. Since I am an introvert and have been busy lately I wanted to share some ways I found to ensure I still had my much needed time alone each day.
1. Finding time.
- Drop activities that you don’t need to do or don’t like. Sometimes we can join an activity and continue because it’s what we have always done.
- Get some help. Maybe a friend could babysit or pick up your shopping.
- Get up early. I have found this very effective for finding a quite time. It gives me time and space to quietly get ready for the day before the big morning rush
-Don’t plan too much at the weekend. For many people the weekends are a good chance to catch up on the rest and relaxation. If your rest and relaxation requires time alone then schedule this time into your day, this avoids your precious time being overtaken by other activities.
2. Defend your time.
Once you have established your alone time - guard it. Don’t feel guilty or feel pressured into ‘doing’ something else instead. I, like all introverts, need this time to reflect and recharge. It is this alone time which means I can then deal with people and tasks much easier.
Introverts do need this time to re-charge, it gives us more energy to tackle the other tasks in our day. Finding the time can be as simple as getting up 30 minutes before everyone else, just remember once you find your alone time – defend it!
July 18th, 2008 at 3:15 am
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July 23rd, 2008 at 3:31 pm
As a fellow introvert, I can completely relate. I require a lot of time to myself to reflect and think, but it’s often hard to get that time. I constantly feel like I’m having to defend my time from others, and it gets old. It gets so frustrating at times wishing the world around us would respect how we want to spend our time.
I think I’m getting better at not feeling guilty for telling people ‘no’, even when it upsets them. After all, it’s our time right?
July 23rd, 2008 at 3:34 pm
By the way, it’s comforting to here these thoughts from somebody similar to me. I don’t feel so different anymore.
July 28th, 2008 at 1:39 am
I find defending my time the hardest thing of all. I have to try to remember that it’s important for me and that I can say no to other people and stand my ground about it.