Introverts and extroverts recharge differently — here's what psychology says

Psychology professor Piotr Oleś explains that how people rest is determined by personality type. Extroverts gain energy from loud, social events like rock concerts, while introverts recharge through quiet, low-stimulation activities such as classical music. The difference is rooted in how the brain processes external stimuli, meaning the ideal rest for one type can be exhausting for the other.