Why Introverts Feel Drained in Groups and How I Preserve My Energy
âIn the midst of movement and chaos, keep stillness inside of you.â ~Deepak Chopra
When I was younger, I was always referred to as âthe quiet one.â I didnât mind it; I knew I was much quieter than most people I met. Not speaking and spending time on my own was natural for me.
Friends and workmates recognized this but would still often ask me if I wanted to join them when they were going out, even though they knew I would usually say no. They understood me as quiet, but they didnât really understand just how much I disliked …