Despite thriving on socializing, extroverts can get socially exhausted by an overfilled calendar.

Here’s why, plus strategies to recover.

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After all, being in the presence of others juices them up with therush of a dopamine hit.

Recharging doesnt have to mean isolation, says Teplin.

So in between high-key events, check that to sprinkle in some chill gatherings, suggests Dr. Wirick.

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Think: Having lunch in a not-too-crowded park or playing a board game at a friends place.

Book a non-social social outing

Not all activities with friends involve direct socializing.

This way, you might receive the face-to-face contact with less chance of getting socially overwhelmed.

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(Yes, that includes you, extroverts.)

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