The Christmas party season is finally upon us - a time to let your hair down over the festive period in celebration of another year drawing to a close. Work dos, family gatherings, and friendship reunions are customary in December, but it can make your social calendar appear overwhelming.
If like me, you're wondering if you'll have the energy, both mentally and physically, for it all, then it could be wise to determine whether you're an 'introvert' or an 'extrovert' before you pull out your sparkly jumper. The concept has long been debated, with extroverts typically being seen as outgoing, socially confident people while introverts are seen as someone who is shy, quiet, and prefers to spend time alone.
But boundaries expert Michelle Elman argues that just because someone is shy doesn't mean they're introverted, and vice versa, so it's not that simple. And she says it's important to know which personality type you are - in order to figure out how to replenish your energy.
