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How To Be Alone?

Being alone vs lonely is not the same. Lonely is an emotional state where you are feeling alone or disconnected from others. Alone is a physical state where you are physically by yourself.

Joey Yee

Joey Yee

12 Apr 2022 — 2 min read
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How To Be Alone?

Being alone vs lonely is not the same. Lonely is an emotional state where you are feeling alone or disconnected from others. Alone is a physical state where you are physically by yourself.

Being alone is important to your personal exploration, creativity, and social energy. Being alone isn’t always easy. It can be challenging for some people for a variety of reasons. One study found that many people would prefer to give themselves painful electric shocks rather than just sit alone with their own thought.

Some people lack taking time to themselves because they have: Lack of experience being alone, distressing thoughts and feelings, and social stigma. But sometimes, we just need a few hours to ourselves rather than being around people all the time. There’s no correct amount of solo time that works for everyone. Think about things that you might like to do by yourself, then start practicing doing them alone.

Each person has differing needs for solitude and social time, so try striking a balance between the two that works for your unique needs. Some might need just a few minutes now and then to reset a bad mood, while others might require more extensive stretches of alone time. Your mental health affects how you feel and act towards others. It can also affect your physical health, so being healthy emotionally can help you live a balanced life, reduce the risk of depression, and improve self-esteem.

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