If the idea of being alone is tantamount to missing out on all the fun of being with people, then connectivity and social interactions are considered as priority and there’s little we can do about it. Oftentimes, solitude is mistaken to be a state of loneliness or social failure. However, embracing solitude can be a lovely and broadening moment in which personal improvement, recognition of character, and close to the closest happiness happens.
The Beauty of Solitude
Solitude begins with a state of being alone and not lonely. But it is a decision to give yourself time to yourself, separate from the noise and distractions of the world. It’s an intentional pullaway that can be such a liberating experience, a time to recharge, reflect, and reconnect with yourself.
- Self-Discovery
Self-discovery is one of the best benefits of solitude. When you are alone, you are not engaged in anything other than yourself. You realize that life is not just about companies. This way, you get to know who you are and what really matters to you.
- Enhanced Creativity
The best environment for creativity is necessarily solitude. When your mind doesn’t get this constant nut of the outside world, it’s free to wander and inquire about new thoughts as you please. Moments of solitude have proved to be an inspiration for many artists, writers, and thinkers. Alone time can inspire your creative spark innovation and problem-solving as well.
Finding Peace in Solitude
The transformation needed to find peace in solitude is a shift in place. Instead of seeing being alone time as void, you can look at it as a sanctuary, to find tranquility and contentment.
- Mindfulness and Meditation
Mindfulness and meditation during periods spent alone will help you feel more peaceful and happy. Sometimes, we become fully present and aware of our surroundings and thoughts. Obviously, it doesn’t involve any judgment or analysis. This is called mindfulness. On the other hand, meditation relaxes the mind and lessens stress. Deepening these two practices will deepen your connection to yourself, and soothe your own inner peace.
- Reconnecting with Nature
The solitude and peace are something you can find spending time in nature. Exposure to nature both calms physical structures and mental facilities while triggering stress responses which lead to relaxation. Nature invites us to self-reflect while renewing ourselves through activities ranging from urban park walks to mountain treks and ocean sit-downs.
Building Resilience
It turns out that solitude is good for building resilience, and can lead to the emotional fortitude needed to face the difficulties of life. When you do work on getting comfortable and happy alone, you begin to not need external validation as much and find yourself more comfortable on your own first.
- Emotional Independence
Spending time alone teaches that you can rely on yourself to be comfortable and supported. The power of this emotional independence is that you will be able to handle the good and also the bad in life easier. Instead, you become more self-reliant and you start to realize happiness is inside you, not outside.
- Personal Growth
Solitude is good because it can speed up personal growth. It gives you an ideal space to think about what happened, set up goals, and work to self-betterness. In solitude, you can analyze where and why you would need to change, and either start to take action or at least be willing to do so.
How to Foster a Positive Relationship with Solitude
How to make friends in solitude includes a change in your mindset and the practice of creating good habits that support your well-being.
- Setting Boundaries
Establish boundaries to have a regular part of time alone in your schedule. Tell people you have to be alone, and make these the priority for your mental and emotional health.
- Hanging jeans or embracing Hobbies and Interests.
Do things that you enjoy, and which you can do alone. Hobbies — whether you’re reading, writing, painting, or gardening — help make your own time more fulfilling and enjoyable, no matter what you’re doing.
Solitude is not about cutting yourself off from the world, it’s about taking a load off. To come to terms with yourself in this busy, full life. It is the journey of self-discovery and creating, growing, and becoming a happier individual. You unlock what solitude really is by seeing it as an opportunity instead of a burden and learning to truly be happy alone. Know this: All of the relationships in your life come from how you show up in your relationship with yourself. Love it, pamper it, celebrate the presence of solitude.
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Writer,
Abdul Ahad Bin Feroz
Management Trainee,
Content Writing Department,
YSSE.