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Alison Wood's avatar

I resonate with so much of this, especially the being alone part to gather my energy again! I also don't like being watched as I do something, I remember my arm wrapping around my paper as I drew anything so the nosey teachers couldn't see! ☺

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Gaynor Marshall's avatar

Hi Alison! Recharging our energy is so important for our wellbeing and I'm glad to hear I wasn't the only one hiding my work! :)

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Kathy Garland's avatar

Hi Gaynor - I relate! When I worked in sales and marketing in a design firm, I had to be extroverted to reach our goals and please the client. Now that I am on my own, I relish my alone time. I love to go out and be with people for inspiration and when it comes time to create, I need that alone time to process and interpret.

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Gaynor Marshall's avatar

Hi Kathy! We give so much of our energy away when we are with other people, it's good that you recognise how your personal alone time is so beneficial to you.

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CYBILS Awards's avatar

Welcome! Great post. Signed - a sister introvert

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Gaynor Marshall's avatar

Thank you so much! :)

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