Thank you for writing this! It was only recently that I understood this “need to recharge” thing about myself. Understanding that has meant that I enjoy attending and speaking at conferences so much more – as I build that recharging time into my plans.
I often feel I have to explain to people that the reason I vanished and had dinner alone, was just to have some time to myself before heading into the party or whatever social thing is planned that evening. I also use the fact that I’m a distance runner to my advantage as I can get some good alone time, while exploring whichever city I am in on foot. No-one else is interested in running 10 miles on the morning of a conference so I’m unlikely to have company! :)
Rachel Andrew
Thank you for writing this! It was only recently that I understood this “need to recharge” thing about myself. Understanding that has meant that I enjoy attending and speaking at conferences so much more – as I build that recharging time into my plans.
I often feel I have to explain to people that the reason I vanished and had dinner alone, was just to have some time to myself before heading into the party or whatever social thing is planned that evening. I also use the fact that I’m a distance runner to my advantage as I can get some good alone time, while exploring whichever city I am in on foot. No-one else is interested in running 10 miles on the morning of a conference so I’m unlikely to have company! :)