Happy Smoooooothie Tuesday! So glad you’re here. Took a little intermission last, week but I’m coming back strong with this blue beauty.
I was thinking about telling you about all the reasons you’ll love this smoothie. Like how it’s a delightful blend of mellow and sweet from the blueberries, but hits you with that zing from the raspberries and ginger. Or how it’s perfect for smoothie lovers who might want to experiment with some banana free options, but still get the sweetness and creaminess from the dates.
But I also had something happen this weekend that I really wanted to share. From sharing stories in the past, I know a lot of fellow bloggers and blog readers are also introverts (hi guys, what’s up). And I had kind of an introvert breakthrough moment this weekend that might just help with your next big social hoopla.
On paper, this weekend was an introvert’s nightmare.
Last Thursday and Friday, I was in New York City for a 2-day meeting … aka sitting in a room talking with my collegues and several people I had never met before for hours and hours and hours. Then I had the pleasure of plunging myself into the sea of humans that was Penn Station at 3pm on Friday aka the POPE-ZONE to take a train home. Then I immediately drove to a house filled with relatives for my cousin’s wedding the following day.
However, miraculously (for me) I managed to have a great time, with little anxiety. So I started to think about how something that would normally throw me out of whack, ended up being totally ok and I came up with these two things:
1.) I Took away distractions
This might sound counter intuitive, if you tend to be drained by extended amounts of social activity, but when I’m around a lot of people, I find it much more enjoyable and time goes by so much faster when I don’t have a phone to distract me. I find that switching in and out from a face-to-face interaction to being absorbed in my phone is actually more draining, than if I’m fully engaged in one or the other. On Saturday, I left my phone at the house we were staying at and just enjoyed the wedding and my family… aka I poked my sister and cracked up as my mom was using a selfie stick for the first time.
2.) I Took Breaks without guilt
When I became more aware of my introvertedness I started giving myself permission to take little breaks in social situations. Sometimes that’s an extra long pee break or a little walk outside or just being “anti-social” with one other person. I’m trying to get over that feeling of being “judged” for needing this, but ultimately it’s the only way I can really enjoy myself when I do dive back into the crowd. And for the record, I did bust quite a few moves, but nothing compared to my little cousin who totally #slayed.
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So yes, this smoothie is quite wonderful, but so are all you introverts. I feel yo struggles. Oh, and for the extroverts? You rock too. Seriously, you’re the reason I make it out to the dance floor because you look like you’re having so much fun.
- 1 Cup of Frozen Blueberries
- 1 Cup of Frozen Raspberries
- 2 Pitted Soaked Dates
- 1 inch of Ginger Peeled and Chopped
- 1/2 Cup of Coconut Milk*
- Optional: Scoop of Vanilla or Unflavored protein
- *less or more depending on how thick you like your smoothie
- Place all ingredients in a high powered blender and blend until smooth
- Serve in your favorite glass or bowl if you prefer your smoothie thicker
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Your Turn
- Are you an introvert or extrovert?
- Big events? Love ’em… or not so much?
I think leaving the phone at home for events is a great idea! It allows you to focus on the people, the food, the party, and just enjoying life. I think once you leave the phone, you eventually kind of forget about it. Plus it helps to make eye contact with people. HA!
Ahh yes the illusive eye contact 😉 No phone allowed me to actually experience the event! Definitely going to try it more often
This smoothie sounds bomb with the ginger! I am also an introvert so I get all your struggles, ha!
So glad you’re a fellow ginger lover <3
I never thought about leaving my phone at home, but that’s a great idea. Trying to enjoy the situation rather than escape it.
It wasn’t totally purposeful at the time but it was such a game changer and when I can afford to I think I’m going to do it more often
First of all, your cactus is adorable. Second, lovely ideas for us introverts! It’s funny, I don’t think I really realized just how introverted I was until I started reading some of your posts a while back, and seeing articles circling the interweb. But now I realize the way I am makes total sense! Thankfully 😉 And of course, this smoothie looks amazeballs. I’ve been adding ginger in to mine too!
Right! I was the same way. I always felt “different” but never could pin it down. I thought I was just “weird” for not loving going out as much as having a great conversation over coffee
oh man i am exactly the same when it comes to crowds/big events. I always try to take little mini breaks or just go and sit somewhere for 5 minutes if i’ve been standing for ages. It is so necesssary!
Nice job on the ebook btw, it looks awesome!
Glad I’m not the only one! Need those little “me moments” – thank so much!
Girl these photos look amazing!!
I can relate to the introvert struggle! I think your situation may have also helped because you knew people at the wedding? I’m ten times more stressed out meeting new people so maybe that’s just me haha.
Yes you’re so right. New people drains me faster than an iphone with all it’s apps running
I can totally relate to that introvertedness. I like my peace and quiet after a long draining day. Also–holy smoothie breakfast of my dreams. Need to make this baby asap! :)))
I love this post so much. First of all, that smoothie looks delicious and I want it. Second of all, I’m totally an introvert and can completely relate to what you’re saying. I love the idea of unapologetically taking breaks to recharge, and I’ll definitely need to use that in the future!
Luckily most of my close circle gets it, otherwise I don’t think many people notice if I just disappear for a couple minutes 😀
I went to my sister’s best friends’ wedding, and of course had to sit at a table with complete strangers and was like ohhhhh gaaawwwd I gotta talk to these people?! But they ended up being super nice and their son is a developer in Silicon Valley which I thought was cool (pretty much because of the tv show). Where am I going with this?
Omg I love Silicon Valley… in fact now I want to go watch it.
This sounds bad, but sometimes when I’m around strangers I just need a glass (or two) of white wine and I’ll be ok haha