Eight Reasons Why Introverts Should Work From Home
1. Independence
It’s super common for introverts to quickly become drained by social interaction, especially when it comes to collaborating with colleagues. Working from home provides a level of independence that can be hard to come by in a public workplace setting. Whether you are self-employed or working remotely, the freedom of working independently at home without the constant need to socialize and cooperate in groups can help increase productivity and allow introverts to focus entirely on the task at hand.
2. Comfort
While many people are fully comfortable working among others in a fast-paced, public setting, some of us are quite the opposite and instead can feel anxious and stressed in such environments. Working in the comfort of your own home allows you produce your best and most efficient results, rather than the results of someone who is full of worry and stress from the workplace.
3. Flexibility
The idea of a flexible work environment and building your own schedule is something that appeals to many, but especially introverts. It can be physically and mentally taxing for an introvert to work in a setting that does not offer the solitude and flexibility of home. You can choose to get your work done in virtually any environment that will permit it, whether that be your home office, your bed, your living room, your front porch, or a public space that allows for privacy such as the library. You can even go on vacations as you please and take your work with you.
4. Energy Increase
Something you may notice as you transition from working in a traditional setting to working from home is an increase in your energy levels. Many introverts come home from their workplaces exhausted due to the sheer amount of socialization required throughout the day on top of their typical work duties. Working from home allows introverts to spend their energy on work rather than on human interaction. It can be surprising to realize how much more energy you have at the end of the day when you are not using it all up on engaging with others.
5. Efficiency
For some people, a busy office setting is their ideal environment for working efficiently and productively. On the other hand, for many introverts, working in the comfort of their own home is what really allows them to get down to work with optimal efficiency. In such a relaxed and familiar environment, be aware that it can be easy for the mind to wander. However, a few moments of daydreaming are no major problem when your overall work efficiency is improved thanks to working from home.
6. Creativity
Many introverts also happen to be creative thinkers who prosper in an independent, flexible work environment like the home. In a traditional work environment, employees may not be encouraged to think creatively and could feel unmotivated and unfulfilled. Working from home allows you to incorporate your creativity into your work, or even center your work around your creativity. When inspiration strikes, you can dive into it instead of feeling stifled.
7. Focus
A traditional work environment has a lot of distractions such as excess noise, office chatter, and constant interruptions from colleagues and bosses. Since introverts are so observant, these workplace distractions can cause us to get derailed from the task at hand and lose focus. Working from home is the perfect solution, since the only distractions you may face are ones that can be taken care of quickly, such as mind wandering or taking care of a pet. Many introverts notice a major difference in their focus when they’re able to work in their quiet home environment rather than a busy public setting.
8. Environment
Many people don’t realize the impact that certain environmental factors such as temperature, lighting, and noise have on us. Introverts and other highly sensitive people can struggle with the fluorescent lighting, uncomfortable temperatures, and varying noise levels of an office environment. You can avoid the sensory overload by working from home and controlling your environment to suit your needs.
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