The intentional roamer: Know Your Limits

I have been traveling for five weeks. Truth be told, I’ve been staying at my sister’s place for most of it. It’s hard to beat a beach community for the summer.

I’m noticing and testing my limits while in transit. For example, I spent four days socializing, eating, and drinking this past weekend. The lead-up to this was prepping for the graduation celebration that preceded the four-day extravaganza.

I really tested my limits of socializing. I am an introvert, and I’m great one-on-one, pretty good with a few people, and not so good with a crowd. I get overwhelmed by the noise and energy e.g. many conversations going on simultaneously.

This isn’t news. I know crowds are not my thing. I know extensive socializing over many days is exhausting for me. I know I become cranky and hard to be around.

What was different this time was that I had more staying power and I shared my angst with some of my fellow celebrants. It helped to reveal this part of me to friends and family. They noticed that I was out of sorts and it’s only fair to offer some context.

It’s important to honor your limits by finding ways to cope. In my case, I need alone time away from the maddening crowds. It gives me time to rest and recharge.

Take a listen to “Know Your Limits”.

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