Solitude’s Slippery Slope

When is solitude energizing and when is it isolating? Introverts enjoy and need a lot of solitude, yet it can be easy to slip into isolation if not careful. It’s almost as if there’s a fine line that gets crossed, and once the isolation starts it can be just as draining as not enough alone time.

Just as the extrovert can flame-out with too much activity, introverts can flame-out with not enough…don’t let isolation lead you down that slippery slope. Stay in tune with your energy reserves and preserve your balance, for this is how you will keep your energy flowing inward—right where the introvert needs it.

How will you stay in balance? Breathing. Take a moment several times a day to stop and do a ‘check in’. Notice if your body is feeling any tension or fatigue and just put your focus there for a moment as you take a few deep, cleansing breaths and let the tension go with your exhale. Next, consciously choose your thoughts--are they in alignment with your goals and desires?Very simple actions that realign your body and mind in harmony…it’s not magic, it’s habit. You create a habit the same way you break a habit…consciously and with practice.

“I Breathe in positive, purifying energy. . . I release stress and tension as I breathe out”

"I choose my thoughts carefully to be in alignment with who I am and what I want in life."

Simple Techniques, Powerful Results, Lifelong Journey.