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STEVEN AITCHISON

Being alone is a power that very few can handle.

STEVEN AITCHISON

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What We Are Used To

What We Are Used To

People are used to pairs. Pairs of socks, gloves, eyes, ears. And if not pairs than groups. We are just used to seeing people in pairs holding hands, or two friends sitting over a cup of tea, a group of friends having a picnic or going to a bar, so they can join the paired-up community.

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Preconceptions

Preconceptions

People tend to feel out of place and weird when sitting alone in a restaurant or café, going to some event, cinema or just hanging out in the park, but that's totally unnecessary! Yes, you may recieve some weird looks from various people, but that's just because they can't fully grasp the concept, that you can enjoy the time you spend alone, because they have never tried it.

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Don't Let Them Judge You

Don't Let Them Judge You

When you recieve some of these looks don't worry, it usually isn't even about you... Those strangers go through tough times just like you do, so maybe they just needed to let go of some steam by throwing you a disgusted look.

Just enjoy your time, have fun and do the things you always wanted to do.

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Treat Yourself

Treat Yourself

Being alone teaches you many useful things. You have to take care of yourself and your surroundings, but you should also treat yourself.

It doesn't matter if you will use something materialistic or spiritual, the goal is to pick up your mood and do something nice for yourself. You can take it as a reward for all your acomplishments.

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OPRAH WINFREY

Alone time is when I distance myself from the voices of the world so I can hear my own.

OPRAH WINFREY

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Focus On Your Growth

Focus On Your Growth

Living as a single responsible person with few to none friends, you can focus on improving your existing skills or on learning new ones.

You can start going to pilates or fitness centre, improve your second language, learn to crochet, do pottery or write interesting articles, maybe even a book!

The time you spend focusing on your life is simply the best gift you could ever recieve.

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Sometimes, you need to be alone. Not to be lonely, but to enjoy your free time being yourself.

ANONYMOUS

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Don't Overdo It

Don't Overdo It

If you do ever feel lonely and not just alone, don't tell yourself that it will cross. It won't. So you better meet up with your friend for coffee or make new friends in the pottery studio you joined!

Another great option is going to therapy. Even if you feel good, even if nothing bad happened to you. Just go there and talk. You will see how you feel afterwards.

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CURATOR'S NOTE

Sometimes you just need to live in your separate world.

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