It took me 40 years to realise I was an introvert, but it was worth the wait.  Since reading Marti Olsen Laney’s “The Introvert Advantage” I’ve been embracing my new awareness of my non-typical neural pathways – according to Laney, introverts make up just 25% of the population – and, well, being a little easier on myself.

Which is why, after a lovely day of socialising from 1030am until 630pm with three separate groups of friends, I am off for an early night – I deserve it!