{"id":116988,"date":"2021-04-19T11:29:00","date_gmt":"2021-04-19T17:29:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bemorewithless.com\/?p=116988"},"modified":"2022-09-14T09:47:01","modified_gmt":"2022-09-14T15:47:01","slug":"introverting","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bemorewithless.com\/introverting\/","title":{"rendered":"Guilt-free Introverting: a roadmap for anyone who craves alone time"},"content":{"rendered":"

This is a guilt-free introverting roadmap for the introverts, the extroverts, the ambiverts, and anyone who craves a little alone time.<\/p>\n

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It wasn\u2019t until I began to simplify my life, and create more time for solo-walks, long writing sessions, and other quiet, thoughtful things that I realized I was an introvert. I love connecting with other humans, but I need them all to go away for a little while every day too.<\/p>\n

Introverts may need more alone time or room to create a happy heart, but extroverts need some heart soothing too. Instead of working to the point of burn-out, take time each day to be still,\u00a0quiet and thoughtful.<\/p>\n

After I posted the image above on Instagram<\/a> with the caption, \u201cI adore spending time with people I love but the only way I can really show up for them, engage, and connect is by spending time alone. You too?\u201d a kind soul commented, \u201cThis is definitely me, but I have such a hard time taking time for myself! I usually feel guilty. Any tips?\u201d Her question inspired this article because I know if she’s feeling guilty for craving time alone, you might be too.<\/p>\n

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Guilt-free Introverting: a roadmap to alone time<\/h2>\n

1. Explore the guilt.<\/strong>
\nWhen I feel bad or guilty about something I write it down. I write all my thoughts and feelings on paper so I can really examine what’s going on instead of letting my mind get carried away. Write it down and ask the following questions,<\/p>\n