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Research shows that we spend, on average, one-third of our waking life alone and older adults spend up to half of their waking time alone. So, what can we gain from times of solitude and how can we become better at including it in our day-to-day lives?
But Professor Weinstein argues that we should look at spending time alone as a positive thing and says that this might look different for different people. “When we're alone, we're free to be one with our own thoughts and really get to know ourselves. We are free to pursue the things that we value or enjoy, regardless of whether our friends also enjoy them.
“Solitude doesn’t make us feel that way. Usually, it's a much calmer space. People don't usually describe it as energised or fun, but they talk about feeling calm or peaceful. “We find that people can build their relationship with solitude and practise makes perfect. So, with small periods of time alone, we can begin to get to know ourselves in solitude and get to know solitude itself. Think about incorporating those little moments in your everyday life and playing around with what the relationship with solitude could look like. It takes some practise to get comfortable with it.”“There are many ways to be alone,” says Professor Weinstein.
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