An introvert's guide to enjoying the party season

You can’t always opt out of social occasions, particularly at this time of year, but there are ways to train yourself to enjoy them

The Christmas party season is looming and while extroverts are licking their lips at the prospect of a full social calendar, many introverts will be plotting the best way to gracefully avoid the season’s festivities. That said, missing certain events can incur a social cost that exceeds any comfort you get from opting out – office Christmas parties or dinner with the in-laws spring to mind.

However, sometimes it is just not advisable to prepare your excuses in advance and avoid them. “If you think about networking, and the way life works, it’s not feasible to think: ‘I’m going to always be able to avoid a party,’” says Geeta Sidhu-Robb, a professional life coach. “If you have to go, try to make it easy for yourself.”

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from The Guardian https://ift.tt/2QT38Nn