22nd Feb - Social Batteries


It's a phrase you'll hear cropping up frequently, increasingly so - in fact - during modern times. The 'social battery' is a term used to describe how energised you feel in certain social situations. Now think about the words 'introvert' and 'extrovert'. Maybe you have seen these words before. Do you have any idea on what these words mean? The second you read those words, the very first perception you think that introvert is a boring living being, anti-social, stiff, shy, while an extrovert is an enthusiastic, friendly, sociable person.

However, that's not quite accurate. Introvert and extrovert are not defined by the level of easy going, talkative, and friendliness of a person. They are distinguished by how they energise themselves when they are tired, angry, or disappointed. Introvert means that people recharge themselves by being alone. An extrovert gains his/her power from other people, it could be by socialszing or standing in the crowd. According to Psychology Today, based on the population of earth, 50-74% of all living adults fall into the extrovert category. From this, we can assume that life can be tough for introverts, given the fact they're living in an extroverts’ world. 



For many of you, feeling your social battery beginning to drain is an unpleasant feeling. You may become irritable, or agitated by the words/behaviours of others around you, but it's important to remember that no one human on our planet is 100% introvert or 100% extrovert (except for maybe Kanye). We all need that vital balance between the two in order to function harmoniously. If you're feeling particularly tired/drained, try indulging in enjoyable yet relaxing solo tasks. Reading a book, taking a bath, listening to a podcast, watching a movie, meditating, etc. But likewise, sometimes you may feel that your battery is in need of high-powered, energising acts of debauchery.

For many, this was an experience first felt during lockdown. Simple daily acts, such as meeting up with friends in restaurants, pubs, clubs, or cinemas, suddenly felt like hugely desired 'needs' and 'wants' on account of being banished from societal life. After spending the past 7-10 days myself in a form of lockdown due to COVID self-isolation rules, I couldn't be more ready to burst and I'm fully ready to go crazy and let off some steam. My own social battery...?




... It's corroding with a desire for FUN. 




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