While most of us look forward to spring break, mostly because it is a break from school, it can be stressful for others. As a technical ambivert, I have mostly introvert moments; even on vacation, I'm not the most social person and I'd rather read than party most of the time. So, for anyone who has ever wondered, here is an introvert's guide to spring break.

First, bring material to amuse yourself and possibly ignore others. It seems cruel, I know, but sometimes I need to be alone when I'm around others. Sudoku and novels, among other things, can help achieve this, even if it is only five minutes.

Next, devise strategies to avoid being involved or uncomfortable just in case you don't want to talk to others, or don't feel like it. This can include vaguely nodding, small confirming noises, and watching the conversation continue without putting your own thoughts out there. But it the case of parties and dinners there is other methods.

Method A is to stick ourselves to a friend's side until we feel comfortable to do something alone or have them in our sight at all times. This helps us feel better and have an opening to signal to them if we need help, or want to go home.

Method B, on the other hand, is to find a visible, comfortable place to sit, and possibly the animal of the household. Nothing beats watching people in their natural elements with a furry partner in crime, even if they are not yours.

Then, after planning for something that might not happen, make sure you have a way to explain that, no, you are enjoying yourself, it's just the room full of strangers that are making you a little more closed than normal. These things take time, you are not an open book for just anyone.

And after all of this, there is the possibility of actually having to talk to strangers, like at restaurants and when people come over to talk to your group.

I'm weirdly good with staff at restaurants and shops for some reason. Why? I have no clue. But social interaction can be draining. So, while I'm polite, I try to be as brief as I can, especially if I've had to socialize all day. My energy slowly goes down and it really is not my fault.

So while this may not cover everything, it covers the essentials. Our minds are tricky places to be.