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This article was co-authored by Trudi Griffin, LPC, MS and by wikiHow staff writer, Annabelle Reyes. Trudi Griffin is a Licensed Professional Counselor based in Wisconsin. She specializes in addictions, mental health problems, and trauma recovery. She has worked as a counselor in both community health settings and private practice. She also works as a writer and researcher, with education, experience, and compassion for people informing her research and writing subjects. She received Bachelor’s degrees in Communications and Psychology from the University of Wisconsin, Green Bay. She also earned an MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Marquette University.
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Being alone can be difficult at times, even if it’s by choice. On the bright side, alone time allows you to truly focus on you and what you want out of life, which can be incredibly empowering! If you’re looking for advice on how to be alone without being lonely, you’ve come to the right place. We’ll go over a ton of helpful tips to make your alone time refreshing, enjoyable, and productive. Keep reading for everything you need to know!
Ways to Be Happy Alone
- Remind yourself of the perks of being alone to help you view it in a positive light.
- Take a social media break, and avoid comparing your social life to other people's.
- Use this time to explore your hobbies, interests, passions, and goals.
- Take yourself on dates to remind yourself that alone time can be fun.
- Stay physically active and spend time in nature to boost your mood.
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Being alone allows you to focus on your wants and needs, so enjoy this opportunity to do what you like to do!Thanks
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People react differently to being alone. While introverts need to be alone sometimes to recharge, extroverts often need to be around others. Know which category you fit into and plan accordingly. If you're an extrovert, for example, you might hang out at a local coffee shop each evening to be around others.Thanks
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- If spending some time on your own feels good to you, don't worry about what other people will say. You deserve to spend your time exactly how you want to!
Warnings
- Don’t force friendships or relationships just to have people in your life. There’s nothing wrong with being alone, so only include people in your life if they’re good for you.Thanks
References
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- ↑ https://health.clevelandclinic.org/signs-you-need-to-take-a-break-from-social-media
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- ↑ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-art-closeness/201601/the-fine-art-being-yourself
- ↑ https://psychcentral.com/lib/the-health-benefits-of-journaling
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- ↑ https://summer.harvard.edu/blog/leaving-your-comfort-zone/
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- ↑ https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/caring-for-your-mental-health
- ↑ https://www.health.harvard.edu/healthbeat/the-power-of-self-compassion
- ↑ https://www.uclahealth.org/news/health-benefits-gratitude
- ↑ https://www.helpguide.org/articles/relationships-communication/i-feel-lonely.htm
- ↑ https://psychcentral.com/blog/10-more-ideas-to-help-with-loneliness/
- ↑ https://www.fs.usda.gov/about-agency/features/wellness-benefits-great-outdoors
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- ↑ https://psychcentral.com/lib/being-alone-without-being-lonely/28/
- ↑ https://www.helpguide.org/articles/relationships-communication/i-feel-lonely.htm
- ↑ https://www.apa.org/ptsd-guideline/patients-and-families/finding-good-therapist
About This Article
If you want to be OK with being alone, try to look at it as an opportunity to get to know yourself better and to grow into a strong, independent person. When you're alone, you have more time to do the things you enjoy, you don't have to compromise with anyone, and you can do whatever you want! To fill your time, try picking up a few new hobbies, like painting, writing, or cooking. You can also go on solo adventures, like traveling somewhere new, exploring nature, or even skydiving. Additionally, dedicate some time to exercising, whether it's yoga, walking, or lifting weights, so you feel better physically. If loneliness starts to creep in, try to take your mind off of it by doing something nice for yourself, like taking a relaxing bath or going for a walk through nature. For advice on how to connect with other people on your own terms if you're feeling lonely, scroll down!
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