Introvert Attempting to be a “Team Player”

Gardening Day!

Yesterday I was reminded of how I, at times, struggle with socialisation and living and being in the present moment.

It was a beautiful sunny day, I was helping my family and friends do some weeding in the garden (I currently live in my family home. This needs to be prettied up, inside and out before we sell it).

For the most part, the afternoon went well.

I didn’t feel like a total bundle of joy, however. First thing I thought when my sister's partner put on some loud music was “Do people always need external noise? Can’t we just enjoy working in the peaceful outdoors?”

Perhaps some fellow introverts will be able to relate? 😄

Bringing Earplugs to the Party

I didn’t want to be a killjoy. However I did quietly bring along some earplugs, should I feel like the music plus all of the cheerful commotion would feel a little too over-stimulating for these sensitive ears of mine!

However, I am happy to say that I, for the most part, did get into the team spirit! Sure there were more moments where I quietly weeded away in my own little Heidi bubble than there were where I socialised. But that’s fine! There’s nothing wrong with being a quiet yet diligent worker. The important thing is that I showed up and did my part 😊

It didn’t take long for me to adjust to the music and the ads. At one point, I sheepishly admitted to my sister and our friend that I had been carrying some earplugs in my pocket “just in case”.

My honest self admitted that I prefer to work in a peaceful environment “I’m trying to be social!” I joked. I didn’t want them to feel offended so I quickly added: “I like the talking, it's just the chaotic ads I’m not fond of!”

Living Home Alone

I have lived alone for approximately eight years now, with one year of flatting in between out of necessity. Couldn’t wait to live in my own sanctuary again! Once you get comfortable living peacefully on your own, it can be difficult to re-adjust to living in a busy household again.

I do think it’s important for us introverts to get out of our little bubbles sometimes, however, and make an effort to mix and mingle. Even if it may feel a little awkward or uncomfortable at times.

Sometimes socialising can be fun! 👯‍♀️Less is more though in my books. Quality over Quantity!

I hadn’t planned on writing about introversion… however as often happens when I write, I go a little off-topic at times! So I thought this could be a short story in and of itself 😊 I’m sure there will be more introvert stories to come! 😉

Here’s another short gardening story I wrote in The Daily Cuppa ☕

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