How to Be Proud of Being a Homebody

If you prefer the home-based life in between your busy work or study obligations, you may have experienced pressure to "get out and party more!" Indeed, some relatives and friends can imply that there is something a little unhinged or hermit-like about you because you prefer to stay home when all the fun is seemingly happening anywhere but home. Yet, living in the fast lane is not for every person and a homebody is content with the familiarity and comfort of the home environment. It could even be said that it's the frequent party goer who is the one missing out on a rich and fulfilling experience, for the homebody is frequently rapt in worlds within a world, delving into books, hobbies, gardening and other home-based pursuits that can't be enjoyed while out partying all of the time. If you're sometimes a little unsure that your choice to be a homebody is not mainstream enough or you feel rather defensive about preferring a cozy night-in to a night-on-the-town, it's time to reclaim a little pride in your homebody status.

Steps

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Appreciate that being a homebody is a perfectly valid choice. In a world currently aligned more toward the preferences of extroverts and social butterflies, it can be easy to wonder if your homebody ways are somehow bizarre or out-of-kilter with everyone else. They're not––the challenge is that extroverts and social butterflies tend to be energized by always being among other people outside of the home environment, while other people just don't get that same buzz. For example, if you're an introvert, chances are that spending too much time with large groups of people can drain your energy and leave you feeling overwhelmed. Equally, highly sensitive people can find that the constant exposure to loud levels of noise, lots of people and exciting happenings can feel like sensory overload. These are simply reflections of the way you are and not something to be ashamed of.