Why We All Need More Solitude In Our Lives
So often we focus on whether we’re an extrovert vs an introvert. While it’s important to understand what type of person we are, at our core all humans are social creatures. Additionally being introverts aren’t the only individuals who need solitude in their lives. We all need alone time whether we realize it or not.
Solitude allows us to recharge our batteries, process what’s going on in our lives, and get away from all of the craziness. Imagine for a second the difference between being at a busy party or a happy hour with friends versus getting away from it all with a good book and relaxing with a glass of wine while spending time on your back deck or going for a long walk and enjoying a beautiful day outside.
They fill us with a variety of different scenes and senses, whether you’re an extrovert or introvert. Even the most extroverted person like I am enjoys sitting outside around our fire pit or reading in complete silence. For some people they may fall more in the middle. It may be more of a lamp or overhead light fader. They can go from being around people all day, shifting to a conversation with a close friend or two, and then winding down to reading by themselves.
Wherever you fall on this spectrum, solitude is important and we need to ensure we’re spending more time working it into our busy schedules.
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