Kingdom Fitness 2024 Edition/Life at 40 and Beyond... Living the Well-balanced Life of An Introvert with a Hint of Extroverted Traits
What is and introvert? Are they leery of people and crowds?😂🤣 No. Some would think that when they hear "introvert".
However, for me, being more introvert with a hint of extroverted traits simply implies, I enjoy the daily practice of rest and balance.
Rest is a commandment. We all need rest. But for me, I NEED rest.😂🤣
Rest doesn't always mean sleep. It means to pause from doing the rigorous tasks of life in order to reboot for the tasks ahead. Resting brings clarity and new energy to take on the day or week.
Now that I am in my 40's, I am well in tuned with my introverted personality. When present while on errands, in crowds, meetings and gatherings be focused, be present, look sharp and be in the moment. But after the errands are done, tasks are completed and the crowds fade away... rest and refresh your spirit, soul and body.
Breathe... and just be. Intoverts need rest. Depending on the wiring of our personality type, we are cordial and we can handle crowds, but handling crowds, running errands and being present in the moment can leave us feeling tired and drained.
It takes energy, effort and time to be and to do all these things. In my 40's, prioritizing moments of rest is a priority. Some people can go, go, go, but I cannot.
I have learned the power of saying yes and saying no. I cannot do everything and be everything to everyone. As an introvert, knowing my makeup, I know my limits.
Saying yes to everything in times past to appease people left me tensed, stressed and overly drained. Saying no to things came with some pushback, but I learned to pushback by remaining steadfast on my no in order to protect my wellbeing, my priorities and my peace.
I remember one time in my 30's, I came down with the flu and the person actually got upset that I had the flu because I could not make a meeting they were hosting.👀😕 If that isn't selfish and rude, than what is? I pushed back. Despite their bad mood, I stayed home to get better. Sometimes you have to choose your wellbeing over others bad moods and selfish requests.👌🏾💯
I had to coach myself through learning how to say yes and no, knowing it would come with pushback. I had to learn how to make good decisions based on what was best for me and my life now in my 40's, but in doing so, I have more peace, with God's help.
Those who are more extroverted than introverted are annoyed by the disposition and makeup of an introvert. They nick pick. They question your solitude and calmness.
They attempt to stir you up with their contention and busybody behavior. They will cross boundaries and harass you just to feed their need to be loud, to be noticed and to be mischievous.🙃😐👀 Lord, have mercy.
But being in my 40's calls for my introverted disposition to remain calm and at rest. Living as an introvert with a hint of extroverted traits works for me. It's in knowing my limits and practicing the pause of rest and balance that enables me to be Rashea now and beyond.
Rashea@LLO2
