I’ve always wondered, is there a name for people who are a mix between being introverts and extroverts? Because that’s pretty much me in a nutshell.
I love the whole process of getting ready for a night out. Doing my makeup, picking out an outfit, and meeting up with my friends. On the other hand, I also love my alone time. I feel like I’m able to recuperate, process my thoughts and, simply enjoy my own company.
There are times however, where I find myself leaning more towards my introverted side. I stay home and only go out when necessary, to work for instance but no social events. These are the times when I feel like I’m drowning in my thoughts, and I’ve just isolated myself from the world in my comfortable shell. Times like this I have to make conscious effort to get up and go out!
So why should you go out more often? why is it important to socialize?
- It’s Important for your Mental Health: Your brain and mind will thank you for breaking the usual cycle of going to work or school, and then going home to watch your favourite show on netflix, eat and sleep. Visiting somewhere new, either by yourself or with friends is quite stimulating mentally. It’s a great way to get yourself inspired and motivated.
- You have something to look forward to: knowing you have plans for the weekend can be really exciting. You’ll actually have an answer when people ask you “what are you doing this weekend?” Also like I mentioned before, the process of getting ready for an event is a lot of fun (that is if you don’t procrastinate till the last minute).
- It allows you to grow as a person: If you’re more of an introvert, striking a conversation with someone you don’t know might be quite daunting. But you need to realize that being able to communicate with people effectively and have healthy interpersonal relationships, are essential life skills. Giving this a go every now and then will get you out of your comfort zone and allow you grow.
- Life is too short: it really is! And if you don’t start enjoying your life now, and spending time with people around you, tomorrow might just be too late. So call a friend or book a solo trip, or whatever ‘going out’ means to you and live it up my friend.
So i hope this encourages you to go out more often!!
Shout out to my friends at Skybox (Lagos, Nigeria) for letting me shoot at their lounge! And to one of the best photographers in Lagos @michaelcasmir for taking these shots 🥂✨
See you next week! View some travel snippets on my instagram as well.
