After two years of remote work, it can feel challenging to go back in-person to a world that more closely resembles life pre-Covid. This may bring feelings of relief, excitement, and hope for some people, but public re-engagement may cause anxiety and dread for many introverts.

While introverts do enjoy being around people, they generate energy from time alone, as they find themselves drained by being around many people, meetings, and noisy gatherings.