I\u2019ve always had mixed emotions about the \u2018introvert\u2019 and \u2018extrovert\u2019 labels. I love being around my people, but I used to always feel the need to recharge after big social events. What I\u2019ve discovered is that I was just an extreme people-pleaser who didn\u2019t uphold my boundaries or manage my energy. In this episode, I share how I handle social situations now to make sure that I\u2019m not leaving them feeling anxious and drained.\xa0\nIf you identify as an introvert, DM me over on Instagram at @loriharder and let me know if this resonates with you! Plus, tell me how you\u2019re going to challenge yourself at your next social event!\n\nIN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT:\n\nMy theory about introverts\xa0\n\nWhat I notice about myself when I spend too much time alone\xa0\n\nLetting go of what other people might think about what you do (or don\u2019t do) at a party\xa0\n\nThe magic of being around the right people in the right places with the right boundaries\n\n\nRESOURCES\n\nSign up for The Spritz newsletter at litepink.com!\n\nText DAILY to 310-496-8363 for daily manifesting affirmations and journal prompts.\xa0\n\n\nCONNECT WITH LORI\nFollow me: @loriharder\nFollow Lite Pink: @drinklitepink\nFollow Earn Your Happy: @earnyourhappy\nFollow Girlfriends & Business: @girlfriendsandbusiness\nListen to Girlfriends & Business\n\nEPISODE TIMELINE\n(0:30) Welcome back to Earn Your Happy. Today, Lori is sharing her theory about introverts.\xa0\n(3:03) Lori says, \u201cI want to challenge you and say that I don't think you need as much time as you think you do, alone and away from people.\u201d\n(4:43) Lori talks about having poor judgment of people and places.\n(6:51) Lori says, \u201cSomething that has changed for me is my happiness, my anxiety, my depression, and my mental health. And the only thing that has changed is that I have gotten more social.\u201d\n(9:49) Lori talks about upholding your boundaries.\xa0\n(13:12) Lori discusses what it means to have poor energy management.\xa0\xa0\n(17:58) Lori asks listeners to DM her @loriharder and let her know if this idea resonates with them and how they\u2019re going to challenge themselves at their next social event.