A lot has been said and written about loneliness. But no many point out how it’s sometimes important to spend time alone, with yourself. It is important that we understand Solitude – the word, it’s meaning and its many unheard benefits.
Me-Time
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The most advantageous part about spending time with yourself is that you can do everything that you like by yourself. You will not be prone to being delayed or being pushed by someone else. You can do activities on your own pace without any pressure. Experience the fun in doing random things and enjoying while expressing yourself.
Self-Introspection
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The social beings that we are, meeting new people can be interesting. But have you ever experienced your company? Think about how blissful it is to meet your own self. This is the only time you have to question your own actions and judge it too. You might not always get a foolproof solution, but at least you gained the courage to delve deep into your un-thought musings and understand them bit by bit.
PS: You’re not cuckoo in the head to have a sit-down conversation with yourself.
Unleash Your Creative Genius
When you’re alone, you’re free from external influences. Nothing or nobody will have any impact on your mind. Imagine painting to your heart’s content or inventing a recipe thats never heard of without any fear of judgment or control. Design, scribble, write, sing, play as you wish – you are your only audience. Sounds like euphoria, doesn’t it?
Who Am I?
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Inevitably, you get to know yourself better in the process. Exploring your own abilities and interests, you discover many possibilities that you never thought of before. A rewarding experience it can be, to say the least. You might even come up with some life-changing clarity. Self-confidence is a definite outcome. It’s a win-win situation!
Switch Off
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These little sessions with yourself can also be your own secret escapades from the world. We live in a very hectic world. Stress is an everyday battle. But it doesn’t have to be like that. Every once in a while, you can take time off everything (really) and just do nothing for a while. When you’re overworked, doing ‘nothing’ is the most productive thing you can do. You will re-emerge supercharged and refreshed, ready to take on the world!
When you start spending time with yourself, you will realize you are your best company. It is not only healthy but also recommended to keep some time in the day or week (keeping your busy schedule in mind) slated for yourself.
