Hey Introverts, it’s your day today- World Introverts day. So how are you doing really? Did you miss out the New Year’s party, ditched out your friends because you were simply not in the mood to socialize…there’s plenty around what you chose not to do.

As an introvert, you may always carry the fear of missing out (FOMO). However, by now you must know that it is fine to miss out (FOMO). Is it always necessary to fit in, to have people around? Not really. But if you are still trying to, hang on there. Because you can still enjoy the FOMO, the latter one. Here’s how-  

Accept yourself

Firstly, you need the acceptance of your own being. Who you are and what you want from your life? And let us not label it as Introvert every time. You got to accept being alone and actually being fine with it. It is not that you are shy or not confident enough, it is just that there is no need of anybody. Acceptance is the key, then only you can endure in life by simply being who you are.

Embrace solitude

It is ‘you’ whom you need as an introvert. That’s the solitude you shall learn to embrace. For this you can engage yourself in fulfilling activities like reading, writing or journaling, sketching, or gardening. It can be any other, that helps you enjoy your solitude.

Also, it can be the time for mindfulness when you can practice meditation.

Enjoy your time alone

Be contended while you are alone, appreciate your ‘me’ time. And enjoy that space. The acceptance we are talking about will come when you will learn to enjoy your alone time. Develop a bond with yourself, that you never feel lonely. Activities like taking a slow walk, visiting a bookstore or an art gallery, cooking and baking at home, stargazing will help in your quiet enjoyment. Practice self- care too.

Be close to nature

Being in nature is pretty much worthy. It can give you peace and even refresh you. Moreover, Nature can reward you with the quiet space that you have been looking for. Stay close to nature, it has the healing power that will also relieve you from the unnecessary stress and anxiety.

Hone your skills

You cannot simply stay inside doing nothing. Instead, hone your skills. Take out time to develop new hobbies that interest you. Any art form like painting and a craft or a therapeutic activity such as pottery or sculpting. You can even start brainstorming sessions in coding and puzzles. Learning a new skill inculcates confidence, at the same time builds focus and concentration.

Know your strengths

You must know your strengths and own them. Bring your core strengths forward. The observation skills and the art of noticing intricate details is your biggest strength that can ensure thriving in whatever you do. And when you will know, you can polish it further to enhance as a powerful skill.

Turn your introvert nature into a strength:

Being a no nonsense person,

Make your words count,

Become time efficient,

Speak the necessary as and when needed.

Develop humor

It is necessary to develop your own humor. Plus, learn to laugh at yourself, be silly and funny. Even a PJ is good often. Having your own sense of quirky humor keeps you at ease. It also allows you to accept others lovingly, which is a healthy trait. Laughter is contagious, you won’t need extra efforts to talk.

Meaningful conversations

Introverts do have the habit of engaging in meaningful conversations only. Get going with it. Also remember, being an introvert doesn’t mean you shut on people. Keep close ones near enough and spend time with them having meaningful conversations.

With these DO’s, a person can stay away alone in peace, at the same time work upon himself. So, all you quiet lovely people be fine with missing out. You are not really the ‘introvert’ tagged, you are quiet, at peace, and at a better place.