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Introverting


It's been a busy week
filled with
teaching students
coaching teachers
presenting at a conference
meeting new friends
and reconnecting with others.

Six long days of
smiling and asking questions
listening and solving problems
moving and creating
until today
Sunday

Truly
my day of rest
my day of
introverting.

A day of being
A day of quiet
A day in my pajamas
A day of comfort food

Introvert as a verb
To turn or fold inward
I will introvert
to recover
to recharge
to take on a new week
with new
challenges,
discoveries,
and opportunities.


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  1. jennasemMarch 26, 2017 at 12:18 PM

    Love this! Even the extroverted need their introverted days :)

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  2. Sonja March 26, 2017 at 12:33 PM

    Absolutely! These days are a MUST for self-care. :)

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  3. Linda BMarch 26, 2017 at 12:34 PM

    Needed! Enjoy every moment!

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  4. wahooliteracyteacherMarch 26, 2017 at 1:00 PM

    It sounds like you have a great day planned!

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  5. NoëlMarch 26, 2017 at 1:06 PM

    After that week- you deserve a day to be an introvert!

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  6. TerjeMarch 26, 2017 at 1:44 PM

    Sunday - the day of introverting. I like your take on it. You had a busy week. Enjoy your introverting day.

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  7. Jennifer LaffinMarch 26, 2017 at 2:14 PM

    Sounds like the perfect way to spend this day!

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  8. JulieanneMarch 26, 2017 at 3:30 PM

    Introvert to recharge! Funny we recharge by disconnecting the outside to reconnect within.

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  9. Amy WarntzMarch 26, 2017 at 4:50 PM

    I often say sometimes I need to disconnect to connect. Sunday is perfect for that. Enjoy!

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  10. AdrienneMarch 26, 2017 at 5:43 PM

    I introverted yesterday. In addition to going nowhere (and talking to no one, I had a 2-hour nap. I felt so much better tis morning. I hope you found the regeneration you needed.

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  11. Lisa CorbettMarch 26, 2017 at 6:25 PM

    A great way to spend a day!

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  12. Krista SchmidtMarch 26, 2017 at 8:40 PM

    Oh, I need a day to introvert! Glad you took your day today!

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  13. ssurridgeMarch 26, 2017 at 9:48 PM

    I will be using this word quite a bit from now on! I had open house all day but was able to introvert yesterday and am looking forward to it again next Sat. After reading your story, you deserved a day to introvert!

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  14. Kristi LonheimMarch 27, 2017 at 7:52 AM

    "Introvert as a verb" - Amen!

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