Your TEP profile is unique. A working parent's constraints differ from a single remote worker's. A suburban introvert faces different challenges than an urban extrovert. There's no universal solution—only YOUR solution.
The beauty of understanding TEP: it eliminates comparison and guilt. Your friend with more social time might have less energy. Your high-energy colleague might live far from everyone. Everyone navigates constraints.
Common TEP Profiles and Strategies:
The Time-Starved Professional: - Constraint: 60+ hour weeks - Strategy: Workplace friendships, weekend batch socializing, virtual maintenance
The Energy-Limited Introvert: - Constraint: Quick social battery drain - Strategy: One-on-one meetings, home hosting, longer recovery gaps
The Proximity-Challenged Suburban Parent: - Constraint: Friends scattered across metro area - Strategy: Neighborhood focus, kid-activity connections, planned monthly gatherings
The Triple-Constrained Caregiver: - Constraint: Limited time, energy, and mobility - Strategy: Micro-connections, virtual depth, respite-window socializing