7 everyday rituals introverts need to protect their energy are the topic of our today’s video. The first thing on their to-do list is definitely alone time.
Spending time alone per day will definitely help them make those energy reserves bigger. Once they start feeling drained, that’s a sign, they should definitely do something on their own.
When introverts are at a social event for too long or just around people, their energy level starts to drop. On such occasions, introverts tend to feel drained, they are feeling tired as well.
I’m sure you wondered why do introverts love being alone. They gather much more energy when alone. They also need some time to simply gather their self-awareness.
In today’s article, we will discuss the daily rituals introverts tend to do. So, what does an introverted person does throughout the day, for most of their life? Let’s discuss that in detail below.
What Drains Energy Of Introverts?
A simple example of energy vampires for introverts is big or even smaller social gatherings. When introverts sit too long in big circles, they will feel tired and drained after a short time.
This is especially seen when introverts work for big companies. Morning and afternoon meetings in firms aren’t helpful either. At such meetings, it is expected from all the workers to speak and that is one of the worst fears of an introverted person.
Especially if they’re asked to speak up because introverts are usually quiet and shy. This really isn’t good for the stress levels of introverts.
7 Daily Rituals Introverts Need To Protect Their Energy
One of the important reasons why the world needs introverts is their need for self-awareness and alone time. If all of us took some time for a break, to re-think something, to breathe and relax, we would probably live better.
We hope you’re comfy at your house now because we bring you a nice text below worth reading. Let’s see more about the daily routines and rituals of introverted people.
1. Morning Routines Such As Silent Coffe Time
“How do you like your coffee?”-“I like my coffee alone.” Oh, I’m sure you read this somewhere. And truth be told, I am not so introverted myself, but I prefer it like this too.
There is something special about that morning peace. Followed by a good cup of coffee, it can bring you some nice inner peace that can save you throughout the day. When you have some alone time in the morning, that can be a really good start to the day.
This goes especially for introverted people with kids. I have many friends who are introverted and they tend to wake up before their kids. When done this way, they will have their much-needed alone time.
2. Lunch Break By Themselves
People who work in big companies will definitely be stressed by the afternoon. The morning meeting, many tasks, an invitation to the boss’s office, more tasks, a lot of conversations with people…
All this makes the mind of an introvert very tired. Somewhere around noon, when the batteries go low, there will be a break for lunch.
Many psychotherapists advise that introverts take a break for themselves just then. Eat lunch alone and recharge your batteries to last the rest of the day.
People at work usually eat in groups, but if this makes you uncomfortable, don’t do it. If you tell your colleagues what’s going on, I’m sure that adults will understand.
3. Self-Care Time
I sincerely and deeply advise you to do some self-care activity, at least 1 in 3 days. Some people don’t have time to do this every day, but try to take care of yourself a little more every three days.
You can do it at home when you get home from work, when your roommate goes out, when your husband takes the kids out, and so on.
It can be your home spa day – make yourself coffee or tea, put a mask on your face, take a bath, pour yourself a glass of wine, watch your favorite movie again, etc.
All this will really help you relax and recharge your batteries for the new day or new week. Of course, we recommend this to all people. Especially those who work in stressful jobs. We all need alone self-care time at least 1 or 2 times a week.
4. Journal Time – Writing
Some people find relaxation in writing. For some people, it’s making a to-do list for the week, bullet journaling, journaling, or writing in general for those with a gift.
Psychotherapists recommend writing, especially keeping a diary. This gives some order to our day and in a world where things are often out of order, a journal makes things look orderly and arranged.
This is a good activity in the morning, for example, bullet journaling, while journaling is recommended in the evening after one of your days has passed.
5. Yoga Or Other Physical Activities
If you do any physical activity, then you know how relaxing they are. You might get sweaty and tired in the gym, but it will be well worth it.
In the gym, you can even put on headphones, without anyone interrupting or bothering you (I do that all the time).
If you still don’t like the gym or yoga, add an evening walk to your day. We recommend a morning walk, after the paradise of a working day, to organize your thoughts and clear them up for tomorrow. In addition, you will stay fit. Excellent benefits, I think we can agree.
6. Listening To Music
You will see many introverts with headphones on their ears often. Especially if they are in crowds, on the tram, subway, bus, etc. In this way, they try to avoid contact with people. sometimes it will also be a book.
But very often music is also there because it is an escape from reality. Appropriate music relaxes and will help you “survive” the day more calmly.
7. Take Breaks
As Susan Cain says in our introvert quotes article: “It’s never a good idea to organize society in a way that depletes the energy of half the population. We discovered this with women decades ago, and now it’s time to realize it with introverts.”
If your ritual includes taking breaks, if that’s your way to boost your energy do so. Create your own personal space and let go of your negative feelings. You don’t have to follow the schedule of your friends, colleagues, or even your partner sometimes.
There is no point in fighting yourself if you obviously see that you need a break. Sometimes even 5 minutes can help you. If you don’t take breaks today, trust me, you will feel much more stressed the next day.
How Do Introverts Recharge Their Energy Levels?
Sometimes introverts alone time includes their social media time, scrolling Reddit time, watching a film or documentary by themselves, a nice walk, gym time, yoga exercise, or something else.
Before you start to worry every time your friend or a partner takes some time off, read this. Introverts will often get alone to recharge their batteries.
In practice, of course, all introverts have their own unique activities they do when they need to vent out and be alone. They don’t need you to listen to them or help them in any way, they just need their own alone time. Think of this as their time to rest their soul, mind, and body.
Wrapping Up
How did you like our article about the 7 daily rituals introverts need to protect their energy?
We hope you understand better the need of your introverted partner, friend, or family member. Next time, when you see them feeling anxious at a big birthday party or social gathering, you’ll understand why.
Of course, not all introverts have 7 needs per day exactly. Some will manage to have five daily rituals, some will have 3, and someone. It is different from a person to person.
Introverts’ brain works differently from extroverts’ brain, and when feeling stressed, they develop a strategy to defend themselves from such stress. They focus on something calm, take a break, or just keep quiet for some time.
The key is to understand that all of us aren’t the same. They are not in a bad mood, they simply need some time off.
We’re not talking about hours alone, sometimes they just need a 10-minute break. When you start understanding the needs of other people, you’ll connect with them better.
