5 Tips for an Extrovert Working Alone
Are you an extrovert working from home or in an introverted field? That’s exactly what I’m doing. I think out loud (really…I talk to myself if I have to). I feel sluggish when I’m alone too much. I’m a “people person” in general. As a writer, however, I spend a lot of time alone. And it’s not the easiest thing in the world for me to do. Lucikily, I’m more of an introverted extrovert, so I can take alone time in semi-long doses. But being alone daily tends to make me off-focus.
Do you consider yourself an extrovert? I’ve come to this conclusion about myself by taking several tests based on the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator tests, and I pretty consistently score as an ENFP (the “E” stands for extroversion).
I also really enjoyed this article about introverts, which really made it clear to me that I am, indeed, an extrovert.
So what’s an extrovert working in an introverted job to do? Here are some tips I’ve compiled from “expert” extroverts I know.
- Recharge your battery every couple of hours. Call a friend, go for a walk, or chat online with a friend.
- Find a buddy who has a similar need. Make time throughout the day or week to chat in person.
- Consider working in a new location with new people around. If you work from home, try working at a local coffee shop a few days a week.
- Go grocery shopping. You’ll be sure to find someone who can help recharge your battery.
- If you can’t find someone to talk with or hang out with, try listening to talk radio or watch a short clip of an action-packed movie.
What tips do you have for other extroverts who work alone?
Employment, Home Business, WAHM | Theda K. | February 29, 2012
The 5 Tips for an Extrovert Working Alone you have posted was definitely a nice tip for those people who are extrovert. They do have difficulty with regards to working alone because they are used to working and mingling well with other people.I hope to read more of your post about self-improvements. Thanks
Thanks for sharing these tips. I’d definitely consider myself as an extrovert person and I can managed it. I don’t really need a career environment. because I can operate anywhere.
Sometimes just watching a movie helps too
Anyhow, nice tips there.
Having Skype conversations with other home-workers always helps. You can bounce ideas around.
Thanks for the great tips. Because I have work so long by myself it can be hard to get out of certain behaviors.
Other things I find help me through the day:
Sing out loud
Talk to your cat
Make a work phone call to somone you haven’t talked to for a long time and build your relationship with them
Join a forum or online community
Engage with the people who visit your website a bit more.
These help me a bit (although I don’t think my singing helps anyone else all that much).
I work from home because i have kids with me. There’s never a dull moment like that… it just may not be as work productive!
These are such valuable tips especially for people who have to work alone for lengths of time. I try to break up things but switching the radio on and when thing require more concentration I switch if off. I take breaks by visiting starbucks down the road. These tips are really awesome. Thanks for sharing.
Perfect! The best post I could have read today. I’m also an extrovert… And sometimes my job is boring and lonely. I’ll try to apply these tips to produce better, or as you said, recharge the batteries. Thanks for tips and sharing this. (Sorry for my bad english)
I’m an introvert so no problems for me! Ha
I believe that if you can handle being on your own, if you can handle working in informal conditions and still fully apply yourself working at home can be VERY effective.
Working from home gives me such flexibility!
That’s really good article. I’m really an extrovert and sometimes I have to work on my own for days (some freelance work) and sometimes, after couple of hours of work it’s basically killing me… What I usually do is going for a walk in a place where I can see people – walking, jogging etc.
Interesting post indeed.I really liked the tips you have mentioned here.Specially the fourth one because i really enjoy shopping.Thank you for sharing such a nice post.
These tips are really good. I will try to listen audio songs this helps me to get more concentration. Thanks for sharing this information with us.
Really great tips I do get lonely when I’m working alone.
I tend to work form home but this gives me problem on time management between personal and work matters. But good thing I’ve made a plan.
Those tips are really handy. I find sometimes that if I’m busy working, I can go a whole day or more without talking to anyone. I’m pretty sure that’s not good for your sanity!
Nice tips, will work for me. I identify with many of your traits
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I know exactly what you’re talking about. I think most self employed jobs like writing, web designing, blogging etc can be really lonely at times.
I think it is important to make sure you get a good work/fun balance though. If you’re easily distracted talking to friends might not be such a good idea if you are trying to get work done too!
I tend to work form home but this gives me problem on time management between personal and work matters. But good thing I’ve made a plan.
thanks for writing this. My previous job was so boring that I had to quit it. Now I’m sitting at home all day with nothing to do and wishing I was back at work. Wish I’d read this post earlier!