You may not be so convinced that solitude is good for you. If you’re a people person, you may not look forward to spending time by yourself. But you may be surprised at the helpful benefits you experience from getting some solitude. Here are several benefits to consider.

BEING ALONE HELPS YOUR CONTENTMENT

Whether you choose to read, clean the house or paint the bathroom, you find pleasure in solitude because you feel content with your life. You’re not looking to people to fill your time, but you feel at ease just being alone. Solitude allows you to reflect on all you have to be grateful for, which in turn leads to contentment and satisfaction with your life.

BEING ALONE HELPS YOU PLAN

Hanging with family and friends is great, but sometimes you need to be alone to plan your life. You may need time to figure out where you want to go on vacation next summer. You may need time to plan out your retirement. Getting a break from life’s busyness gives you a perspective on your future. Solitude allows you some time to evaluate your goals, dreams, and aspirations and make changes if necessary.

BEING ALONE LOWERS YOUR STRESS

Learning how to hang out with yourself reduces your stress. Let’s face it. People add stress to your life. Solitude allows you to take a breath and enjoy some peace. You can take a walk, read a book or clean out a closet… whatever you want to do that helps your mind and body destress.

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BEING ALONE IMPROVES YOUR CREATIVITY

There is a long list of musicians, authors, and artists who look to solitude to inspire their creativity. When you are alone in your living room, there are no distractions, so your mind can rest, allowing ideas to bubble to the top of your conscientiousness. This boost in creativity and productivity is widespread. Some people even suggest that an open floor plan in your home isn’t helpful for creativity because it’s noisier and less private.

BEING ALONE CAN HELP YOU BECOME MORE COMPASSIONATE

When you’re with your specific group of friends and family members, you become insulated from others. It’s not mean spirited necessarily, but you tend to exclude people who aren’t within your “circle.” Solitude allows you to feel part of the human race. You develop compassion for other people, and you can even be willing to include them in your life. It’s like your world gets bigger from your time spent by yourself.

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