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Fireside Chat Reflection 05/19/26
Today we talked about being introverted, extroverted, or an ambivert. Are we introverted, or just overstimulated? What's the difference between solitude and isolation? Meaningful connections vs social exhaustion Why some conversations energize us while others drain us How our personality changes with safety, age, burnout, or life stage. I had to really examine personally, what I enjoyed. Which interactions drain my energy, even if I really like the people I'm with. Who are the people in my life that I don't have to perform for. While there is no "wrong" way to be, it is interesting how our lives have moved or situations that have changed the way our energy moves. Widen your lens. Maybe the goal isn't to be come more social or more private, but to become more honest with yourself about what restores you. I'm certainly am ambivert - all the way. How about you?
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Great topic and so timely. I was just overwhelmed today with group texts and needing to respond to everyone’s comments but only wanting a quiet peaceful day today. My thoughts were, I must be so introverted that even keeping up with group texts is too much😑. I never thought that I might just be overstimulated, I like reframing it that way, it makes me feel better 😊
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I’m a 61 yr old Mom of 3 grown adults, an accountant and live in the Pacific Northwest. I love to travel, explore and appreciate the little things😊

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