The Gift of Introversion

I view socializing much like I view other aspects of my life that I know are good for me in
the long run, but really aren’t very enjoyable in the moment. Do I really want to go to the
gym when I could just go home and watch Netflix? No. Do I really want a salad for lunch
when I could have a hamburger? No. Do I really want to go to a party when I could curl
up in bed with a book and a cup of tea? It’s a no-brainer. However, to reap the rewards,
you sometimes have to put in the work.
It’s all about balance. Just like I might treat myself to a piece of chocolate cake as a
reward for all those days I spent at the gym last week, I’ll spend a quiet Saturday night
at home because I know I already put in a night of socializing and interacting with
people outside of my comfort zone on Friday.
The reward of staying in is so much sweeter when it’s saved as its own unique event to
look forward to. Whereas, staying home with a book feels a whole lot less special when
you are doing it for the tenth night in a row. Sometimes you have to go out to fully
appreciate staying in, and vice versa.
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