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
Good one and I sometime do handstands. That not only breaks the monotony but also rushes blood to help me focus further.
I love reading blogs from other people around the state, and around the world. I am a mom so I seem to have more time on my hands than I need, so I spend allot of it online.
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Thanks for sharing, I have a blog of my own and I wonder sometimes if people really read it or not 🙂 Feel free to contact me if you have any questions or want to pick my brains about something. I am always up for a good conversation!
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