Sometimes when one hears that someone is alone, the automatic assumption is that person is lonely. But the two concepts are actually very different. As we age, and start to lose the people we have surrounded ourselves with, loneliness can set in, even if we are actually in the company of others. Maybe you’re a person who absolutely basks in solitude. You’re not antisocial, friendless, or loveless. You’re just quite content with alone time. In fact, you look forward to it. That’s simply being alone, not being lonely. On the other hand, maybe you’re surrounded by family and friends but not really relating beyond a surface level, which has you feeling rather empty and disconnected. Or maybe being alone just leaves you sad and longing for company. That’s loneliness. (Pietrangelo, 2023) This year we have been delving into the concept of “I Am Enough!” and it’s important to remember that we are enough, even when we are alone. There are ways to learn how to enjoy being alone if you are not one of those aforementioned people who bask in solitude. Humans, being social animals, generally relish the company of other humans, but we can learn to be happy with ourselves. After all, WE ARE ENOUGH! Here are some tips to jumpstart that happiness: Learning to Love Your Solitude
Taking these tips in mind will help you be more comfortable as your web of family and friends slowly shrinks. Age, time, and circumstance all play a role in the size of our communities. References
Griffin, T. (2022, September 28). How to Stay True to Yourself. Retrieved from wikiHow to do anything. . . : https://www.wikihow.com/Stay-True-to-Yourself Pietrangelo, A. (2023, March 15). The Beginner's Guide to Being Happy Alone. Retrieved from United Healthcare : https://www.healthline.com/health/how-to-be-happy-alone
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