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How To Make This Time Alone Good For You
Being alone and feeling lonely are two very different things. Most of us can (and do) feel quite happy and contented when we’re on our own. Many have had the experience of feeling lonely — even when surrounded by a group of people. While loneliness is bad for our health and affects more young people (16–24-year-olds) in the UK than older generations, being alone has a swag of benefits. Being alone can be of great for us, and solitude should be sought by all, in varying degrees, to promote our mental and physical wellbeing.
How much alone time is too much?
We’re all different — what is the perfect amount of alone time for me will be way too much for you, and not nearly enough for someone else. Sometimes you’ll need more time alone than others too — it depends on your personality type and what’s going on for you at that moment.
In today’s times of social distancing, sheltering in place, and even self-isolation, some people will need more time away from the people they live with than they usually would. Others of us will need more time together, video chatting with friends and family and working alongside colleagues in virtual workspaces. Peer support and recognition are vital in times like these.
How much time on our own is needed is partly determined by where you are on the…
