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Loner: The Conclusion

Loner: The Conclusion

  • It’s hard to be introspective, self-aware, and fully relaxed unless you have occasional solitude. 
  • Introverts tend to have fewer but stronger friendships – which has been linked to greater happiness.

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Being a Loner can be good

Being a Loner can be good

  • Emerging research suggests there are upsides to being reclusive, all by ourselves, minding our own business – for both our work lives and our emotional well-being.
  • Prolonged solitude or extreme social isolation is proven to be harmful, but a good amount of alone time has its advanta...

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Inward Focus

Inward Focus

  • Since ancient times, people know the connection between isolation and mental focus. Cultures with traditions of old religions believe that solitude is important for enlightenment.
  • A loner's brain goes in a state of active mental rest, due to the stillness of being al...

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The Loner: Useful Solitude

The Loner: Useful Solitude

There is a difference between useful solitude and extreme isolation. If someone stops caring about people and cuts off all contact, this could point to pathological neglect of social relations, becoming dysfunctional - this is dangerous.

Being a creative loner while having interactions, is ...

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“There’s a real danger with people who are never alone.”

GREGORY FEIST

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Types of Social Withdrawal

Types of Social Withdrawal

Social withdrawal is categorized into three types:

  1. Shyness caused by fear or anxiety
  2. Avoidance, caused by a dislike of socializing
  3. Unsociability, caused by a preference for being alone.

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Improved creativity

Improved creativity

  • Being a loner boosts the creative space.
  • Creativity has two key elements: originality and usefu...

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