BENEFITS OF SOLITUDE
February 15 2023 – Delikate Rayne
Now more than ever before, many of us are feeling completely isolated, secluded, and lonely. So, there are probably a million of other topics you would like to divert yourself away with than that of solitude; but bear with us, this extended alone time might be benefiting us more than we think. In fact, those who intentionally spend time alone are reported to be mentally stronger than those who do not. There are several perks that comes with enjoying your time alone including the 4 we mention below:
INCREASES EMPATHY AND IMPROVES RELATIONSHIPS- Spending time in crowd can shift the way you think about things. According to our sources, it can even cause you to adapt a "we vs. them" mentality as you start to seclude yourself from those who do not quite fit into your inner circle. Spending time alone helps you break those barriers and become an overall more compassionate and empathetic human being.
INCREASES PRODUCTIVITY AND GIVES YOU SPACE TO PLAN YOUR LIFE- Being surrounded by people has actually been said to kill productivity faster than when people perform on their own. So, set aside some time to be in your own space; you may end up check off more on your to-do list than usual. You may even find time to set goals to uncover new milestones you want to reach in life. Whether it's establishing a family or go on more vacations, being away from the crowd can help you clearly see the things you value and desire as an individual.
BOOSTS CREATIVITY- Being intentional about solitude has even been said to spark the creative part of your brain. Being on your own gives you an opportunity to let your mind wander which can naturally lead you to your best out-of-the-box ideas yet!
IMPROVES MENTAL WELL-BEING AND HELPS YOU GET TO KNOW YOURSELF- According to our sources, people that find comfort in solitude have seen improvement in levels of stress, depression, and tend to be happier overall. Being alone not only allows you to be more comfortable with yourself but confident in your own decision making as well. This will help you to be more insightful and authentic around others as well as build your character.
The bottom line is that you can accomplish a lot in solitude. Whether you are adding new goals to your life or coming up for air, shutting the world out can make you feel revived and renewed. Spending time alone can be quite beneficial just so long as you are being intentional about it.
Source: Forbes, Omar Itani, & Inc
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