A happy life cannot lack the times we connect with our true thoughts and desires deep in our hearts.
“Alone” and “lonely”
Although loneliness and social isolation can have a negative psychological impact, there is growing evidence that a certain amount of “alone” time is important for a happy life.
Extroverts usually don’t like being alone, introverts tend to like it.
It’s important to remember that `lonely` and `alone` are two very different things.
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The benefits of taking time for yourself
Improve concentration and memory
When you’re working in a group, you may put less effort into memorizing information because you assume the rest of the people will fill in the gaps.
Focus on your own interests
Solitude allows you to focus on your personal interests, thereby enhancing your ability to develop yourself.
Enhance creativity
Collaboration is often seen as one of the best ways to generate new ideas, but studies have found that we often solve difficult problems better when we work on our own.
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Improve relationships
Relationships only truly develop when each person learns to take time for self-care.
Increase empathy
Reducing your use of digital devices for a short period of time can help you live a happier life.
How to have time for yourself?
If you’re used to surrounding yourself with friends, family, or even strangers, it may take you a while to learn to appreciate the joys of solitude.
Plan
You should set a specific time during the day, week or month to enjoy solitude.
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Eliminate distractions
If you find yourself tempted to use media or talk on the phone, start by turning off all distracting devices, then try going it alone.
Go out to dinner
Treating yourself to a delicious meal at a favorite place can give you the opportunity to relax and enjoy the joys of solitude.
Go to the cinema
Being around other people means you might get distracted wondering how they’re feeling about the movie.
Enjoy the arts
You can visit a museum by yourself, enjoy an exhibition, attend a live show of a favorite singer… This not only helps you `refresh` your soul but also doesn’t have to bother looking for someone.
Wander
Wandering alone gives you the opportunity to connect with nature, improve your physical health, and enjoy peaceful solitude.
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Tourism
Going on vacation and traveling alone might sound a little scary, but it can also be a fun, rewarding way to challenge yourself and learn new things.
Learn something new
You should sign up for a new skill class, maybe cooking, painting, playing the piano, dancing… Instead of focusing on what others want you to do, you can pursue things that suit your interests.