<div><p>Spending time with friends, family and colleagues contributes to a "we vs. them" mentality. </p></div><div><p>Spending time alone breaks down those barriers. <a href="https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1111/1468-5914.00204">Studies</a> show <b>you'll develop more compassion for other people when you set aside time for solitude.</b></p></div>

Improve your relationships

<div><p>When you're by yourself, <b>you make choices without outside influences</b>. Making choices on your own will help you develop better insight into who you are as a person.</p></div><div><p>Being alone will help you grow more comfortable in your skin as well. </p></div><div><h2></h2></div>

You get to know yourself

<div><p>There's a reason artists, musicians, and authors seek solitude when they want to create something. Studies confirm that <b><a href="https://doi.org/10.1016/j.paid.2017.07.043">being alone often fosters creativity</a><span>.</span></b></p></div><div><p>In addition to boosting creativity, solitude also skyrockets <a href="https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvp.2013.06.007">productivity</a>. </p></div>

Solitude boosts creativity and productivity

<div><p><a href="https://doi.org/10.1111/1468-5914.00204">Studies</a><span> have found people who set aside </span><span>time to alone tend<b> to be happier</b></span><span>. They report </span><span><b>better life satisfaction</b></span><span> and </span><span><b>lower levels of stress</b></span><span>. They're also </span><span><b>less likely to have depression</b></span><span>.  </span></p></div>

Solitude improves psychological well-being

<div><p><span><b>Setting aside time to be alone can help you reflect on your goals, dreams, and aspirations. </b></span></p><p><span>Take a break from the hustle and bustle to think about whether you're living life according to your values and whether you might want to make some changes.</span></p></div>

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<div><p><span><b>The busier you are, the more likely you are to benefit from some quiet time.</b></span></p><p>Just 10 minutes of alone time each day could be enough to help you rejuvenate from the daily grind. Silence your electronics and allow yourself to be alone with your thoughts.</p></div>

How to Set Aside Time

It's important to spend time around people. You can improve your habits and learn new things when you're surrounded by interesting people. Of course, much of life's biggest joys stem from our relationships. But too much "people time" might also be a bad thing.

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