Today, we're diving deep into a phenomenon that many introverts experience but may not have a name for: the 'Introvert Hangover'. This is a state of physical and mental exhaustion that can occur after being in a highly stimulating environment, often involving a lot of social interaction.
We'll explore how to know if you’re having an introvert hangover (for example you may be extremely tired, feeling unwell, have headaches, and have trouble concentrating). We'll also discuss why this happens often happens to introverts after activities involving lots of socializing or stimulation and what the science says about this.
One of the key topics we'll cover is the relationship between introverts and extroverts and dopamine (also known as “the happy hormone”).
Dopamine is associated with pleasure and reward and it affects introverts and extroverts differently. Introverts are more sensitive to dopamine, which could explain why they get overstimulated more easily than extroverts.
But it’s not all about the challenges. We'll also delve into energy management strategies for introverts. We'll discuss how recognizing the situations that overstimulate you and taking micro-breaks during these situations can help manage your energy better.
I’ll share practical advice on how to prevent or recover from an introvert hangover, emphasizing the importance of understanding and respecting your own energy needs. Remember that understanding your energy needs is the first step towards effective energy management and time management.
I hope this podcast gives you insights and inspires you in some way to learn how to naturally excel and how to develop healthy habits that support you as an introverted solopreneurs.

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Resources mentioned in this podcast (I have no affiliation with these sources and share them with you just because they helped me when I researched this topic)
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📖 According to Elaine Aron (who coined the term highly sensitive person HSP) 70% of HSPs are introverts: https://hsperson.com/faq/how-do-i-know-for-sure/

📖 12 Signs You Have an ‘Introvert Hangover’ (Yes, It’s Real) on Introvert, Dear: https://introvertdear.com/news/introvert-hangover-signs/

📖 Background information about dopamine from Harvard Medical School: https://www.health.harvard.edu/mind-and-mood/dopamine-the-pathway-to-pleasure

📖 About dopamine sensitivity in introverts vs extroverts "On the Psychobiology of Personality: Essays in Honor of Marvin Zuckerman”, edited by Robert M Stelmack: https://books.google.nl/books?id=swhd33LCBqcC&lpg=PA409&ots=E2xBnGII6r&dq=dopamine%20sensitivity%20introverts&lr&pg=PA411#v=onepage&q=dopamine%20sensitivity%20introverts&f=false

📖 Book “Introvert advantage” by Marti Olsen Laney on Amazon: https://a.co/d/a5goagk

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