What Can Solitude Teach Us About Being a Healthier You?

Practicing alone time can provide a sense of freedom that many of us lack in our day-to-day lives. Here are 5 benefits to spending some time alone each day.

You can do whatever you want. You get to do whatever you want when you’re alone. This can be a blessing if you have a spouse and children! Imagine, you can:

• Eat what you want.

• You control the TV remote and the radio station.

• You could nap.

• You can literally do anything you can afford to do without having to worry about making someone else happy.

You learn more about yourself. It’s much more difficult to be self-aware if you never spend any time by yourself.

Your creativity increases. There’s a reason why artists, musicians, writers, and other creative types go into isolation when it’s time to create. Your mind is much freer to wander and develop new ideas. Most people aren’t nearly as creative as they could be.

It makes you happier. Several studies have shown that people that regularly have some time to themselves are happier than those that don’t.

Reflect on the big things. Your alone time is the perfect opportunity to work on your bigger challenges, make big decisions, and ponder the meaning of life.

Spending time alone is one of the most important things you can do for yourself. Enjoy your solitude and be thankful for it.

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