Why Alone Time is Necessary

Written By Colēgia

With all the responsibilities students face on a day-to-day basis, things can become overwhelming at times. Recognizing when we get stressed is crucial since we need to take care of our own needs first in order to put our best foot forward. Alone time is one such method that can help with this and today we want to talk about some ways it can help.

It Gives us Time to Reflect

Time is our most important resource and sometimes it can feel like we're giving most of it away to others. This is crucial since while we do live in a social world, we can't contribute to it when we don't feel well. This includes being able to give time to ourselves and doing the things that make us happy and fulfilled. Reflecting on what happened throughout the day is something we can only do when we're by ourselves since it gives us quiet time to be alone with our thoughts. A great example of this is meditation. Meditation can help us slow down and be okay with all of our feelings both positive and negative. Both aspects of us are valid and we can learn more about what we're truly feeling when we look within.

It Helps us Decompress

Stress is something that can be seen in many forms. It can be tension in our shoulders or it can be exhaustion. Being able to work on it when it arises is essential since when left unchecked it can be hard to concentrate. Alone time can give us a much-needed reprieve from the stresses of daily life since we're in a space free of judgment and we can truly be ourselves. When we're reading a book for example we're able to visualize the world in front of us and practice empathy with our protagonist. Activities where we're able to immerse ourselves in what we're doing can bring us a sense of happiness and freedom.

“Alone time can give us a much-needed reprieve from the stresses of daily life since we're in a space free of judgment and we can truly be ourselves.”

It's Good For Our Well-being

Simply put, alone time is good for our well-being. It's a form of self-care since it trains us to put ourselves first. Something good to keep in mind is that the world around us is in a better spot when we're feeling good. Having enough agency and freedom of choice in your actions will lead to more positivity as a whole when your needs are taken care of. Having time to yourself can help you clear your mind and act as a sort of reset after a long week. It benefits us both mentally and physically since our minds and bodies will be less stressed as a result of the relaxation that goes along with alone time. The big thing to keep in mind is that like anything in life, we need to promote balance. Too much time for ourselves can feel like we're on an island and too much time with others can make us neglect what we really want. Practicing self-awareness can cue us into how we feel and take time alone appropriately.

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