It Doesn't Just Make You Lonely, According To This Study 7 Benefits Of Enjoying Alone Time

Illustration of the benefits of enjoying alone time (Unsplash/Anthony Tran)

JAKARTA – The busyness of a mountain can trigger burnout. One way to minimize fatigue, you can spend and enjoy time alone. Apparently, science has also found that enjoying alone time doesn't always make you lonely.

Precisely by enjoying alone time, you can get 7 positive benefits. Reported by Forbes, Friday, October 29, Amy Morin – a psychotherapist and bestselling author on mental health – summarizes the benefits of enjoying alone time based on science.

1. Can increase empathy

In your circle of friends, have you ever been trapped in a toxic environment? Well, by taking your distance and enjoying some time alone, you'll actually be able to develop a lot of affection for these people.

2. Be more productive

Networking is a way of opening up social circles or even opening up new opportunities. But according to research, being surrounded by lots of people actually kills productivity. That is, to improve performance it takes a little privacy.

3. Spark creativity

Many artists or writers choose to live alone in the woods or in a private studio when working. Being alone gives your brain a chance to wander and helps you be more creative.

4. Mentally healthier

One study showed the ability to tolerate alone time was associated with increased happiness, life satisfaction, and better stress management. According to the study, people who can enjoy alone time experience less depression.

5. Good for building children's independence

Do you often schedule with your children and require them to be with you at all times? As it turns out, a study showed that children who taught themselves behaved better than other children.

6. Have the opportunity to make a life plan

Life plans often miss being piled up with short-term tasks, work, and domestic tasks. So taking a break and spending time alone can provide an opportunity to plan goals, progress, and change.

7. More likely to know yourself

Depending on others, often makes us not know how much potential we have. When you are alone, you can make choices or achievements according to your potential. It can even develop more insight into who you are as a person.

Based on the explanation above, do you have time to relax and enjoy alone time? During the weekend, you can plan it.