Shelter-in-Place is not something any of us have ever had to do. If you're like us you probably have swung through a number of reactions -- ranging from a sense of delightful novelty to a sense of deep despair.

What we're hearing specifically for many people is: "I'm an EXTROVERT! This is really hard for me. I yearn to be around more people! I'm really struggling!"

And conversely, we're also hearing: "I'm an INTROVERT! I like to have time by myself in the house! With everyone home all the time I don't feel like I can recharge!"

Can you relate to either of these positions?

We're here to help. Check out this video for some support, and please reach out if you need or want some personal support as well.

Love,

Natalie and Nathan

Here's your outline for the video! 

Shelter-in-Place Struggles for Introverts and Extroverts -- How To Help Yourself

  1. Extroverts are struggling because they have a need for being around people!

  2. Introverts are struggling because they have a need for alone time! 

  3. What to do when circumstances don’t meet our needs 

  4. Level 10 Upset 

    1. Survival Brain reactions

    2. One Survival Brain strategy -- Bodylove: Food/Water, Rest/Digest Position

  5. Level 5 Upset 

    1. Emotional Brain responses

    2. One Emotional Brain strategy -- Notice, Name, Touch

  6. Not Currently Upset? 

    1. Executive Brain capabilities

    2. Executive Brain strategy -- Brainstorm! 

      1. Organize distanced neighborhood zumba for extroverts, eg 

      2. Set up a house schedule so that you have a whole room to yourself for at least an hour every day

  7. Get Further Support -- You can’t white-knuckle this