We talk about loneliness and solitude as if they're the same thing: She spends a lot of time alone — poor her, she must be ...
Margarita Azmitia, above, collaborated with Virginia Thomas, below, on a study that quantifies the benefits of solitude for teens and young adults. Thomas spearheaded the investigation as a graduate ...
The price of being engaged with social media is that we've become uncomfortable with solitude. But solitude gives us time to ...
Hiking by yourself deep in a forest and similar episodes of intense solitude are not as likely to restore energy and enhance social connectedness as less complete forms of solitude, such as reading in ...
Some people intentionally choose to spend their birthdays on their own. They might take a solo trip, enjoy a favorite meal, ...
Natalie Nixon, PhD, is a creativity strategist, global keynote speaker, author of The Creativity Leap and CEO of Figure 8 Thinking. When was the last time you spent time with yourself? In complete ...
Leaving a party, family gathering, or long meeting and immediately wanting silence is often mistaken for a dislike of people, ...
Solitude gets a bad rap, but it can be rejuvenating. While solitude often gets a bad rap, spending time alone can come with plenty of benefits. As sociologist Anna Akbari suggests, solitude can be ...
At times, I relish being by myself and stepping back from all the whirl of activity around me to enjoy some quiet and stillness. This desire to be alone doesn’t necessarily mean being lonely, because ...
Teens who choose to spend time alone may know what's best for them, according to new research that suggests solitude isn't a red flag for isolation or depression. Teens who choose to spend time alone ...