b'Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com.\\nEpisode 2642:\\nLiz Greene of Introvert Dear.com shares invaluable strategies for introverts to carve out moments of solitude even in bustling environments. Her insights offer practical methods for managing sensory overload and nurturing the relationship with oneself amidst the chaos of crowded spaces.\\nRead along with the original article(s) here: https://introvertdear.com/news/alone-introverts-crowded-room/\\nQuotes to ponder:\\n"Compared to extroverts, introverts have a higher baseline level of arousal and use increased mental resources when processing external stimuli."\\n"Headphones are the introvert\\u2019s best friend. Not only do they allow us to drown out intrusive noise, they\\u2019re also a well-known social cue to leave the wearer alone."\\n"Reading is one of the best ways to lower your heart rate, relieve muscle tension, and reduce overall stress. And, strangely enough, reading is one of the ways many introverts socialize."\\nEpisode references:\\nStudy on reading and stress reduction: https://www.theargus.co.uk/news/4245076.reading-can-help-reduce-stress-according-to-university-of-sussex-research/\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices'