Why Alone Time Is Healthy
9 Reasons Alone Time Is Good For Your Soul
As a self-proclaimed introvert, my alone time is precious to me. There are countless fun things to do alone, and while it's nice to have company, sometimes it's extremely refreshing to appreciate life from a perspective that's entirely your own.
I recently went on a weekend getaway in Southern California with just myself and miles of open desert road. Whether it was the fresh air and warm sun or the endless hours of freedom I had at my fingertips, I came out the other end of my adventure feeling like a new person. If you're able to, take some time to yourself — whether it's just for an hour or for an entire trip — and see what it can do for you. Here are more reasons alone time is good for your soul.
1 Being alone gives you time to think
Life can be crazy sometimes — crazy good, crazy bad, or just crazy busy — and it's easy to get caught up in your hectic week or month and forget to allow yourself time to process things. Being alone gives us the time we all need to reflect on important events and to organize our feelings about the things that have happened. Without this, we can get overwhelmed with all we are trying to juggle mentally, and this can cause extra anxiety and stress.
2 You can get creative
3 You can recharge
4 You get to know yourself better
5 You become more independent
When you're alone, you don't have the option of depending on other people for their opinions, advice, or help. You call all the shots, and even though that can be scary sometimes, it also means you become more reliant on yourself — and this is a great thing. Being independent means being self-assured so that you can bring that confidence to the table when you're with people, too.
6 You see and hear things you wouldn't otherwise
7 You get to do whatever you want to do
8 You're more productive
9 You appreciate the people in your life
Absence makes the heart grow fonder, right? Taking some time away from the people in your life can help you realize how important and valuable they are to you. This break can renew your excitement for spending time with the people you care about the most, and you will return from spending time alone happier and more enthusiastic about seeing them.
