How to spend time alone

There is an abundance of evidence showing that loneliness can have devastating health consequences.

• But it is important to remember that being alone doesn’t not equal loneliness.
• Where loneliness is marked by negative feelings as...

Finding time to be alone isn't always easy.Some steps that you can’t take to ensure that you get the time you need:

• Be clear: Tell the people around you, whether they are roommates, family members, or your partner, that you need time alone.

Alone time is an opportunity to let your mind wander and strengthen your creativity.

• Without the need to care for or interact with others people, you can ignore outisde influences and focus inward

Research suggests that being alone can lead...

Alone time can be challenging for some people for a variety of reasons:

• Lack of experience being alone: Some people just might not be used to being by themselves because they are so accustomed to being around other people. 
• Distressing ...

People tend to be social creatures and research has shown that social connections are vital for both emotional and physical well being.

However, alone time also plays a pivotal role in mental health. Being around other people comes with rewards, but it also creates...

Living alone tends to be seen in a negative light. However, researchers have found that people who live alone may actually have:

• Richer social lives and more social energy than people who cohabitate with others.

In his book “Going Solo,” s...

It's not always easy to recognize the singshat you might need some time away from other people. Some signs to watch for include:

• Feeling short-tempered
• Getting easily irritated by sometimes minor things
• Losing interest in doing things with other people