How do you live more in the present as an overthinker?
Overthinkers can be prone to constantly shifting through different mindsets. A certain image, activity or even a scent throws you off and reminds you of something that happened in the past, a so-called deja vu moment. Or the opposite happens when you’re in the middle of something, and you can only think of all the other things you still have to do, or you can’t stop thinking about the life you want to live in a few years. Finding the right balance between living in the moment, reflecting on the past and looking forward to the future can be difficult. In this article, I advise you on how to live…
5 good first-date ideas and 5 ideas to avoid
Planning a first date can be a daunting task. Chances are you don’t know your date that well yet, so what are good possible date ideas where you can get to know each other better and avoid awkward silences? In this article, I will list 5 date ideas you should avoid and the best 5 date ideas you can replace them with. Avoid: Walk in the park, replace with: Picnic in the park Why you shouldn’t go for walks in the park: Why a picnic in the park makes for a better date idea: Avoid: Bowling, replace with: Minigolf Reasons why bowling is a bad idea: Why you should opt…
How to balance your energy as an introvert in a relationship
Being an introvert in a relationship, especially when your partner isn’t an introvert, can be difficult to preserve and balance your energy. For introverts, social interactions cost energy. Although my energy runs out faster when talking to people I’m not close to (colleagues, acquaintances), it still costs me energy to talk to loved ones. In this article, I will advise on how to balance your energy as an introvert in a relationship. Let your partner know you’re an introvert — and what it means to you First of all, it’s important that your partner knows that you’re an introvert. Maybe you have already discussed this on dates, but even then it’s important…
How to balance your time when you’re an introvert
As an introvert, I know all about the struggles of balancing your energy. At work, school or almost anywhere else, the world seems dominated by extroverts who thrive in busy, loud, competitive environments. As an introvert, it’s not that I don’t like showing interest in others or spending time with friends and family, it’s just that it takes a lot of energy for me. When I have to balance my time with work, school, taking care of the house, sports and keeping in touch with my social circle, it can be quite taxing. In this article, I will advise on how to balance your energy as an introvert. Accept the…
How to plan your first vacation with your partner
A first vacation with a new partner is often exciting, but can also cause you stress and worry. Especially if you both have different vacation preferences, and activity levels and if both of your past vacations differed much. In this article, I will give you the best advice on how to plan your first vacation with your partner. This article answers the following questions: Don’t wait too long to plan ahead Before you even start planning the first vacation, it’s important to remember that you shouldn’t wait too long with this. Say, you both have a week off in February. My advice would be to start discussing possible vacation plans as…
