Practice Self-Care

Networking can be draining for introverts. Acknowledge your efforts and allow yourself time to recharge afterward. Practicing self-care ensures that you're in the best state of mind for your next networking opportunity.

Networking can be draining for introverts. Acknowledge your efforts and allow yourself time to recharge afterward. Practicing self-care ensures that you're in the best state of mind for your next networking opportunity.

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Selma Zouaoui
Content writer/ Academic research consultant at Web Asset Builders

After networking events, introverts can practice essential self-care by scheduling quiet time for solitude and engaging in calming solo activities. Taking a break from social media and practicing mindfulness through meditation or deep breathing can help decompress. Journaling about the experience allows for reflection, while physical relaxation like a warm bath or gentle yoga soothes both body and mind. Ensure you get adequate rest and express yourself creatively to process the event. Avoid over-committing in the immediate aftermath, allowing yourself time to recharge. Most importantly, celebrate your networking efforts, acknowledging the energy you've expended. Remember, self-care is personal - experiment with these strategies to find what works best for you, and don't hesitate to prioritize your need for recuperation. By taking care of yourself, you'll be better prepared and more resilient for future networking opportunities.

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Nubia Rojas
IT Project & Ops Consultant at NR Solutions Studio

Networking events usually last more than a day, and each day brings its own value... whether it’s learning something new or making meaningful connections. That said, it’s so important to stay aware of your energy levels and make time to recharge before diving into high-interaction spaces or overwhelming environments. Personally, I always check the agenda ahead of time and identify moments I can repurpose for a bit of solitude (whether that means relaxing in my room or exploring the city on my own). Also, once I’m back home, a massage or any kind of self-care routine works wonders. It really helps reset and recover!

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Rutika Bhoir
Grad Student at University of Massachusetts, Amherst

Networking can feel like stepping into a current that’s not built for your rhythm—especially when you’re introverted. It takes energy to show up, to hold conversations, to be perceived. And while growth often lives in these moments of stretch, so does the need for recovery. After events, I’ve learned to return to myself slowly. Sometimes that means journaling with a warm cup of tea, letting my thoughts tumble out until I find clarity. Sometimes it’s taking a long walk with no music, just letting my breath sync with the quiet. Other times, it’s simply allowing myself to do nothing—and being kind to the guilt that tries to tag along. You have to keep watering yourself to keep growing. Know that it is for the better. Be gentle with yourself. Learn to be a wonderful best friend to you. I used to offer so much encouragement to the people I cared about—cheering them on, forgiving their mistakes, picking out little things that reminded me of them just to make them smile. One day, I started wondering why I never did the same for myself. So now, when I mess up or feel small, I try to respond with understanding instead of judgment. When I need rest, I take it—without guilt. And when I see something that brings me joy, I let myself have it. Just because. I treat myself with the same patience, kindness, and care that I’d offer a friend. It changes everything. I remind myself: showing up was brave. Speaking up was brave. Feeling drained doesn’t mean I’m not cut out for it—it just means I gave something real. So I give something back to myself too. Rest. Stillness. Creativity. A moment of being unobserved. Self-care, for me, isn’t a reward for doing something hard—it’s part of how I honor the hard things I do. And in that way, it becomes the beginning of confidence, not just the recovery from effort.

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