Why you need to be alone

Most people are afraid to be alone. They fear that being alone would lead to some kind of sickness or depression. Being alone is often associated with being isolated and vulnerable. often, there are negative impressions about people who like to be alone most of the time such as being anti-social, nerd, or unfriendly. However, being alone for some time has its benefits. What is called “alone time” is necessary for our well-being and mental health.

If you are alone, you can be more creative. Being creative is dependent on several factors. One factor is to allow the mind to be free from any form of distractions. The mind should be able to fathom ideas to create something new. 

When you are alone, you can discover new ways of presenting an idea. Being alone also gives you the chance to create without expecting unwanted criticism.

Being alone improves your to focus. If you are alone, you tend to focus more on the subject. You can concentrate on the problem. This is one of the reasons why chess is not a team sport. The game of chess requires focus and concentration. If you are alone, you only rely on your independent judgment. You can only rely on yourself forcing you to focus.

If you are alone, your only concern is yourself. If you are with a group, there is a tendency for you to prioritize other people within the group to avoid being called selfish. You tend to behave in a manner to conform to what the group wants rather than what you want.

Being alone gives you the power to do what your heart desires. There are no pretensions. You can do what satisfies you. You can be with your thoughts. You do not need to do something to appease people around you. You can satisfy yourself without offending others around you.

There is also less stress when you are alone. The demands of properly socializing with others are often stressful. You need to follow several rules and etiquette to appropriately socialize. By being alone, you do not need to contend with these rules. You only think about your well-being giving you freedom of movement and choice. 

Being alone means solitude. It means that you no longer care for what other people say. In solitude, you can do almost anything without being annoyed by people who merely pretend to care. By being able to do something without worrying about the initial reaction of other people, you become unstoppable. Nothing appears to be beyond reach. 

Take time to be alone. Do not be afraid to walk in the park by yourself. Savor the solitude and isolation. There are countless benefits of being alone that only you can discover.