Based on what I know about myself and the Myers-Briggs tests (three times taken), I am only slightly extroverted. As such, fine at work but enjoy my respite at home. Too much socialization drains me. . Covid was no doubt a sad event and many lives lost. If there was an upside from this misery, it was the amount of time I was able to spend at home without any commitment to go anywhere. About three months into Covid, I got past the complete fear and was able to be productive. I read a lot, woodworked a ton more, and got a lot of sleep. It was very nice.
The world is back to normal, more or less. I do enjoy seeing some friends, doing some volunteer work, etc. However, I am feeling drained again not recharging. It doesn't help that Nov and Dec are busy social months. It not just a woodworking thing. I'm thinking in 2024 to got to an odd even system. Odd months, I say no to all social commitments and basically stay at home outside of the days I need to go to work and the one night I teach at a local college. Even months, I say yes to most socialization things.
I'm hoping this helps bring some balance back to my life. I don't want another pandemic but I want to feel more recharged. Ever since I've know my brother-in-law, he doesn't go anywhere on Sundays. If we want to see him, we go to his house. I think I'm starting to understand why.
We will see how it goes.
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