Since this is the time of year when we spend time in reflection on the things we’re grateful for, I thought I’d turn that idea inward to my own personality.
It may seem silly. After all, wouldn’t I naturally be grateful for who I am, for what makes me, me? Not necessarily… since turning my focus to introverts, I’ve become aware that some people see introversion as something to be changed or fixed, or even as a curse! And there’s no reason to judge or negate that feeling; it’s a natural reaction to a society that places a higher value (at least on the surface) on extroverted behaviors.
That said, there are lots of reasons to celebrate being an introvert. This is my personal list, to get the celebration started
Nothing about this blog post is what it “should” be. Today is the five-month anniversary of saying goodbye to my precious feline Fiona, whom I wrote about back in October of last year. And this morning, I was an accidental witness to someone else saying goodbye to their beloved feline. This post is in honor of our (introverted?) feline friends.
In the world of personal development, the phrase “step outside your comfort zone” (usually proceeded by the words “you have to”) shows up so much, I’ve decided never to use that phrase again.
After all, why would I want to step outside my comfort zone? My comfort zone is filled with dark chocolate, naps, kitty cats, my BFFs, spending a quiet evening at home and reading in my comfy chair. It’s a cozy place where, according to those who want me to step out of it, I can turn into an indifferent blob of unchallenged humanity, complete with cobwebs and a layer of dust.
Today, it’s all about why I’m taking back my comfort zone from those who tell me to step out of it!
If you work primarily from home, do you ever find you can go an entire day without once stepping outside? It happens to me, more often than I care to admit. I decided to get outside for some perspective today and share my walk with you in pictures! I hope these images add some peace and beauty to your day, as they did mine.
How often do you find yourself not really seeing other people? In the marvelous book, Leadership and Self-Deception: Getting Out of the Box (Arbinger Institute), the authors contrast leadership behaviors and attitudes that are “inside the box” or “outside the box.” Your mission, should you choose to accept it…
