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“He who lives in harmony with himself lives in harmony with the world.”
~Marcus Aurelius
How To Be Happy Alone
There are a number of things you can do to optimize your time alone.
. Let go of your FOMO.
Fear of missing out is an incredibly common problem these days.
People only post their greatest moments on Facebook,
so you constantly feel like there are amazing things
happening that you are not a part of.
Learn to reframe these thoughts, and realize that you can easily have just as much fun
as your friends who are going out..”
. Meditate on your values.
When you are alone, spend some time considering whether you are happy and if you are acting
congruently with your values.
Not only will this increase your overall happiness,
but it will also help you use your time better.
Spending so much of your free time with others may be taking
too much time away from other things you consider priorities. .
Your alone time can help you recognize if the same is true for you—and help you change it.
. See your alone time as an opportunity to take good care of yourself.
This means exercising, eating right, getting enough sleep, and finding ways to manage your stress.
The most common excuse
for not taking care of ourselves is that we don’t have enough time.
Combine this with your alone time and you will
This will also have a positive effect on the
time you spend with your friends. The better you take care of yourself,
the better you’ll be in your relationships with others
.
. Minimize your exposure to negativity.
Reading the news in my alone time, while interesting,
is a very easy way to worsen my mood. Limit the amount of time you spend
absorbing these negative messages and the time will be
a more positive experience.
Some Ideas to Enjoy Your Alone Time
. Try new hobbies.
Hobbies allow you to develop your skills and to experience the much sought after “flow” state.
I recommend writing, but there are a million other things you can try, like cooking.
We all have such an intimate relationship with food.
Cooking can be an immensely pleasurable experience,
and it also allows you to better control what you are putting in
your body. Win-win
. Spend time outdoors or appreciating beauty.
Take a walk by yourself, watch some clouds drift past, or enjoy someone’s street art.
When you are with others,
you may feel a need to rush by, but alone you are unencumbered.
There is a lot of beauty out there to appreciate,
so don’t miss out.
. Do some people watching.
Observing other peoples’ behavior can be wildly entertaining,
but it can also be a cathartic experience.
People watching can help give you a better understanding
of yourself and of how humans act.
Get More from Your Social Time
Learning to be happy alone is not about becoming a hermit;
in fact, properly applied, it will help you appreciate the time
you spend socializing even more.
How? Two ways. First is simple economics; make something more scarce,
and its value goes up. In other words,
you will enjoy being with your friends more if you don’t hang out
with them all the time.
But more importantly, when you are alone,
you can better get to know yourself and your values.
This self-awareness translates into more authentic
connections with others.
When you are with other people, cherish that time.
Really try to make the most of it and connect with whoever
you are with.
But know that at the same time, you would be perfectly content
to just sit on your couch and have a cup of tea
while watching old X-Files episodes.
Allowing yourself to recharge in this way will help you and your
relationships to grow
.
I hope you will always be happy and content
.
“He who lives in harmony with himself lives in harmony with the world.”
~Marcus Aurelius
How To Be Happy Alone
There are a number of things you can do to optimize your time alone.
. Let go of your FOMO.
Fear of missing out is an incredibly common problem these days.
People only post their greatest moments on Facebook,
so you constantly feel like there are amazing things
happening that you are not a part of.
Learn to reframe these thoughts, and realize that you can easily have just as much fun
as your friends who are going out..”
. Meditate on your values.
When you are alone, spend some time considering whether you are happy and if you are acting
congruently with your values.
Not only will this increase your overall happiness,
but it will also help you use your time better.
Spending so much of your free time with others may be taking
too much time away from other things you consider priorities. .
Your alone time can help you recognize if the same is true for you—and help you change it.
. See your alone time as an opportunity to take good care of yourself.
This means exercising, eating right, getting enough sleep, and finding ways to manage your stress.
The most common excuse
for not taking care of ourselves is that we don’t have enough time.
Combine this with your alone time and you will
This will also have a positive effect on the
time you spend with your friends. The better you take care of yourself,
the better you’ll be in your relationships with others
.
. Minimize your exposure to negativity.
Reading the news in my alone time, while interesting,
is a very easy way to worsen my mood. Limit the amount of time you spend
absorbing these negative messages and the time will be
a more positive experience.
Some Ideas to Enjoy Your Alone Time
. Try new hobbies.
Hobbies allow you to develop your skills and to experience the much sought after “flow” state.
I recommend writing, but there are a million other things you can try, like cooking.
We all have such an intimate relationship with food.
Cooking can be an immensely pleasurable experience,
and it also allows you to better control what you are putting in
your body. Win-win
. Spend time outdoors or appreciating beauty.
Take a walk by yourself, watch some clouds drift past, or enjoy someone’s street art.
When you are with others,
you may feel a need to rush by, but alone you are unencumbered.
There is a lot of beauty out there to appreciate,
so don’t miss out.
. Do some people watching.
Observing other peoples’ behavior can be wildly entertaining,
but it can also be a cathartic experience.
People watching can help give you a better understanding
of yourself and of how humans act.
Get More from Your Social Time
Learning to be happy alone is not about becoming a hermit;
in fact, properly applied, it will help you appreciate the time
you spend socializing even more.
How? Two ways. First is simple economics; make something more scarce,
and its value goes up. In other words,
you will enjoy being with your friends more if you don’t hang out
with them all the time.
But more importantly, when you are alone,
you can better get to know yourself and your values.
This self-awareness translates into more authentic
connections with others.
When you are with other people, cherish that time.
Really try to make the most of it and connect with whoever
you are with.
But know that at the same time, you would be perfectly content
to just sit on your couch and have a cup of tea
while watching old X-Files episodes.
Allowing yourself to recharge in this way will help you and your
relationships to grow
.
I hope you will always be happy and content
.