Why we avoid being alone

You might think that spending time alone is a waste of time. You’d rather not think about your problems, so you distract yourself with work and other activities in your life.

The Problem With Fearing Solitude

Here’s what research says are the benefits of alone time that you might be missing out on:

Solitude at the office can increase productivity. A study found that most people in the study performed better when they had some privacy.

How To Not Fear Solitude

1. Practice Tolerating Silence

With practice it will become easier. Use your alone time to write in a journal about your goals and feelings.

2. Meditate

Meditation has been linked to a variety of emotional benefits, including helping to reduce negative emotions.