The Holiday Party: An Introvert's Survival Guide

Holiday parties are torture for introverts. Who's with me?! All that loud music and making awkward chit-chat whilst standing around in uncomfortable shoes. Rudolf, take the wheel! I used to dread the holiday season simply because every weekend there was another tinsel-laden-torture-fest to attend. No more! I have crafted a fail-proof holiday party survival plan for introverts. As a life coach, let me say first and foremost, if you don't want to go to the party, PLEASE, for the love of all that is gingerbread-scented, DON'T GO! You don't have to feel obligated. You don't have to feel badly for not going and you REALLY don't have to make excuses. Simply repeat after me: "I'm sorry. I won't be able to make it, but thanks ever so much for the invitation!" End of story. HOWEVER, if you choose to go, here's how to make any party a pleasure instead of a pain: 1. Dress in something that makes you feel amazing. There is nothing that will make you feel more self-conscious than a dress you have to keep yanking up (or down). Keep it simple. Keep it classy. 2. Don't overindulge in alcohol. A little bit of alcohol can be a social lubricant but too much forces you out of your shell. This drains your energy while creating a vulnerability hangover, not to mention the possibility of an actual physical hangover to boot. 3. Take frequent timeouts. The key to happy holiday party-going for an introvert is energy conservation. Take frequent breaks from the buzzy party atmosphere. Find a qui...
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