This week is really testing me. It’s day three of a four day working week and I’m struggling to find the energy. I can’t pinpoint exactly why I’m feeling so exhausted, unenthusiastic and lethargic but even after a good night’s sleep that’s how I’ve been feeling.

Tonight after work I was very ready to collapse on the sofa, until a friend messaged reminding me we’d planned to go out tonight. I’m glad she messaged as it made me put my shoes on and head down the road for some drinks, live music and a bit of socialising.

A colleague was surprised yesterday when I described myself as an introvert. Many people think I’m an extrovert but it very much depends on the situation and who I’m around. Whilst I enjoy time with others I equally need time at home recharging my batteries and building up the energy needed for social interaction. I can be the life and soul of the party, but I can often want to hide away from the world like a hermit.

Getting the balance right can be hard though. Perhaps this week, where I thought I needed downtime after a busy long weekend, I’ve gone too far into hermit mode. Working from home, it’s all too easy to have minimal human interaction other than with Adam. Tonight he encouraged me to go out – perhaps he also needed some downtime away from me. I’m glad I went out. Even walking home in the rain felt like it did me good.

I feel just like how this bus must’ve been feeling getting towed down the road. I hate wishing time away (if time goes faster as you get older like people say, I don’t want to get any older!) but I’m more than ready for the weekend. I’ve got some fun plans but I’m looking forward to putting the out of service sign on, relaxing and having a reset before I jumpstart myself into a new week and whatever that will bring.