HOW TO FEEL GOOD BY YOURSELF
Loneliness is generally viewed as something negative, experts extol the virtues of social
connectivity, and research suggests that social isolation and loneliness increase the risk of
heart disease, obesity, anxiety, depression, Alzheimer's, hypertension and even early death.
As usual you can find the sources in the description under this video.
But it has also been shown that there are real benefits to finding things to do on your own.
Doing things alone allows us to enjoy the activities we love as and when we want,
without depending on others. Through solitary activities,
we get to know each other better and we will have more time to reflect on our experiences.
The desire to be alone is strongly influenced by our general personality.
For example, while extroverts often don't like being alone, introverts tend
to prefer it. Of course, just because you are introverted doesn't mean you want to be alone
all the time. Even the most introverted people need a support network and social connections.
It is important to remember that being alone and loneliness are two very different things.
Loneliness implies being isolated despite wanting social connections, where being alone means taking
time between regular social interactions. But when can being alone bring benefits?
- When it is a voluntary choice - When we still maintain positive
relationships with others - When we have the option of
returning to social groups whenever we wish - When we feel good spending time alone
Being alone is harmful if it seems like a punishment
or if we feel excluded from social connections. There are many activities we can do on our own,
such as traveling, learning new disciplines, visiting museums, cinema, volunteering,
playing sports, going for walks, etc. Now you may be wondering,
“okay but aside from enjoying some leisure on my own, are there any other long-term benefits
that doing these solo activities bring me?”. Sure! Let's see the most important:
1. It can improve your concentration and memory When you work in a group, you may put less effort
to memorize information because you simply assume that other group members fill in these gaps,
a phenomenon known as social loafing. Working alone can help you focus your attention,
which can improve your retention of information and your recall.
In a study published in the journal Psychological Bulletin, researchers
found that groups that work collaboratively to remember information performed worse than
individuals remembering things on their own. 2. Make your interests a priority
Being alone is an important part of personal development. It allows you to know yourself.
When you are surrounded by others, you may be putting aside your ideas and passions to appease
the wants and needs of friends and family. Taking some time alone gives you a vital opportunity to
make creative choices and focus your attention without worrying about what other people think.
3. Increase creativity Collaborative brainstorming is often seen
as one of the best ways to generate new ideas, but research has found that people are often better at
solving difficult problems when they work alone. Where group efforts often aim to reach consensus
and align with the crowd, solo work encourages innovation without additional social pressure.
4. Improve your relationships External relationships are often
stronger when a person takes time to take care of themselves. Even when it comes to friendships,
the old adage may be true: a little absence could really make the heart grow fonder.
A study published in the British Journal of Psychology found that highly intelligent people
actually become less satisfied with themselves the more time they spend socializing with friends.
Having friendships and a strong social support system is important for your mental health and
well-being, but taking a break once in a while can help you appreciate those connections even more.
5. It makes you more productive Teamwork is often praised for enhancing
collaboration and innovation, but it can also be distracting. Trying to focus on more than one
thing at a time has also been shown to drastically reduce overall productivity. So even if you don't
have the luxury of focusing on projects alone, you can at least try to focus on one task at a time.
To conclude we can say that whether you are an introvert who thrives on loneliness or a
sociable extrovert who likes to socialize, some high quality time for yourself can be good for
your overall well-being. The trick is to remember that this alone time is for focusing on you:
cultivating your passions, finding new inspiration,
getting to know yourself better, or even engaging in much needed rest and relaxation.
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