balance

I took a personality test this week as part of my Blogging Your Way e-course. Turns out, I'm an ESFJ. Neel really got a kick out of the "J" (Judging) part, let me tell you. I imagine Mark will too. I bet his "J" part comes in BOLD.

Although my "E" was considered mild, it was still present. Enough so to make me consider my current work schedule which keeps me much at home and alone.

I think part of why I've been feeling blue lately is because I'm a more social animal than that.

So a group of us has started meeting for coffee once a week, and I realize that this is just the thing I need. (I may have mentioned in my last post that I should get out more!)

A baby joins us.

The first time we gathered, we moved from coffee shop to front yard. We had a lot of talking to do. Not everyone can make it every time, but the commitment is there. The commitment to reconnect with each other whenever we can. For me, there's the commitment to finding balance too. Between my social and solitary selves.

Comments

[Mary Jane]

What a great idea! I'm so glad you are doing this. Also (trying to catch up a bit here)I am very excited for you and your new course. I checked out the website the first day you mentioned it but just didn't have time to make a comment. It looks like a perfect next step. About the J. There is a slim chance this is an inherited gene. You think?

[Lauren]

Ha! That genetic thought gave me my best laugh of the morning. Surely not!

[barefoot mama]

Life is moving so fast that sometimes it seems impossible to find Balance. Hopefully, if I keep it at the forefront of my mind and continue to try, maybe someday I'll actually be able to say I have Healthy Balance in my life:)

[Mark]

I get it, your camera and phone are better than mine. You just forgot to show the Christian Dior label on your sunglasses. Oh well, there's always next time. Enjoy that coffee!Mark

[Lauren]

I do have to work harder at it, I think. It's always to tricky to take time for ourselves, but if I remember that I'm a better wife, mother and friend when I do, then maybe I'll do a better job.

[Lauren]

Are you judging me???? xo

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That test was interesting. I'm INFP, I'm a pretty outgoing I though. The social/solitary balance is one I could use help with too. I'd like some more social but my friends all seem to work during the day when I have time... Boo.

[Julie Smith]

I love those personality tests. Always have. They can explain so much! Sounds like weekly coffee will be exactly what you need. I can totally relate to that.

[Mark]

Always.m.

[Lauren]

Boo is right. Maybe brunch? ;)