alone time for health

While spending time alone may feel intimidating at first, there are many ways to embrace independence and solitude. Follow along for our guide on some activities to try by yourself and how to embrace alone time in a healthy way. 

Feeling lonely is a human experience that many go through at some point in their lifetime. If you find yourself feeling lonely, the good news is that there are many helpful strategies that can help combat loneliness in a healthy way. Follow along for 12 things to try to help you feel a little less lonely.

While we are social creatures that crave interaction and connection, research shows alone time can be very beneficial for our mental health. Sitting in solitude for even just a few minutes each day can increase productivity, reduce stress, boost creativity, and make us more empathetic. We look into all the ways alone time can benefit our mental health and how to make it a priority.

Living alone can help you grow as a person and learn true independence, but it can also have its cons, especially when it comes to security or feelings of isolation. If you’re considering living alone, follow along for some important tips to make living alone the best experience possible.

Contrary to superstition, introverts don’t dislike the company of others. However, too much exposure to crowds and loud noises can overwhelm these sensitive souls. They typically need to rest during social events, and they prefer spending time alone regularly. If you’re wondering if you may fall into the introspective tribe, consider the following signs. 

With our constant connection to social media, true alone time is often hard to come by. Between work demands, family obligations, and social outings when is the last time you carved out some real me-myself-and-I time? Multiple studies show that while loneliness can cause several negative impacts on your health (i.e., depression and cardiovascular disease) […]