Introverted Mom by Jamie C. Martin

Author:Jamie C. Martin
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Zondervan
Published: 2019-03-19T16:00:00+00:00

Reflections from Introverted Moms

WHEN DO YOU FIND IT NECESSARY AND BENEFICIAL TO NUDGE YOURSELF TO “EXTROVERT” MORE AS AN INTROVERTED MOM? WHAT DOES THAT LOOK LIKE FOR YOU: BEFORE, DURING, AND AFTERWARD?

Church involvement and certain social justice issues are high-priority for me. I want my kids to see that these things are worthy of self-sacrifice, so I model that and include them in any appropriate way I can—engaging with homeless folks we meet, showing hospitality to people we aren’t close with, participating in events that celebrate different cultures. I can usually give myself a pep talk that keeps my nerves and stress in check beforehand, and while engaged I’m just “in the moment,” but I definitely crash afterward, let the household tasks slide for a while, and put in a movie for the kids or send them for extra outside time. I think it’s good for them to see how I recharge when I’m depleted, too.

DEBRA, OREGON

I force myself to attend our local homeschool group. We are required, as parents, to participate as well. The first year I taught. The last two years I have done things like collecting trash and such. I also found an empty classroom where I could hide if necessary. I am exhausted by the time we get home, but thankfully my husband has determined that evening is “Mom’s Night Off.” Because I am organized, I am often commissioned for my gifting. I have learned to pick and choose, and to do it on my terms. That came after years of burnout, depression, and deteriorating health until I went to a workshop of HSPs and read the book Boundaries.

BECKY, OHIO

I’m married to an extrovert, and my oldest child is also an extrovert. It’s important that all of our needs are met within the family, so if my alone time need has been met, I feel I have greater capacity to engage in things that are life-giving to my extroverted loved ones. Generally speaking for me, it’s getting out the door that’s my biggest hurdle. Most of the time, once I’m out, I’m having a good time and am glad we went. On the flip side of this though, my spouse is in tune with my “introvertedness.” He knows I have a three- to four-hour timeframe before I start to mentally and emotionally check out of whatever we are doing and long to be back home in my own space.

ANNA, SOUTHEAST ASIA

I joined a group of moms to form a book club / Bible study. We meet once a week to talk about a book, talk about our struggles, and pray for one another. It’s my favorite way to extrovert ever! I’m always excited to go, which is virtually unheard of for me. While I am there, I enjoy deep and meaningful connection. We often stay the entire afternoon. Afterward I am often exhausted and need to just lie down and process all the goodness in solitude.

HEATHER, ALABAMA

I am more at peace, relaxed, and happy staying at home, but sometimes I need to become extroverted to explore and learn from other people.

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