In recent years, experts have the legs regretting the fact that people now spend more time than ever, a phenomenon they say is causing a true “epidemic of solitude.”
In fact, some therapists have considered the problem so wide that they have also resorted to “socialize” their patients.
But there are those who argue that there is a big difference between loneliness and loneliness.
“Loneliness and isolation are, in fact, social problems that justify serious attention, especially since the chronic states of solitude are linked to bad results such as depression and useful life,” Virginia Thomas, assistant professor of Psychology, Conversation.
“[But] For some people, the change towards Alonss represents a desire for what researchers call ‘positive loneliness’, a state associated with well -being, not loneliness. “
As some who have spent years study the joys and traps of being alone, Thomas believes that our anxiety of isolation “comes in much of the vision of the loneliness of our culture.”
“In this type of thought, the desire to be is only considered unnatural and unhealthy, something that must be pity or feared instead of valued with value,” he wrote. “In this cultural environment, prefer to be only stigma.”
On the contrary, Thomas says that research shows that being only has at least three important benefits.
It gives you time to recharge
Taking time for oneself can be rejuvenating.
A study published in the Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin found that only 15 minutes of loneliness can significantly reduce high emotions in anxiety and increase feelings of calm.
This emotional “deactivation” allows individuals to restart and recharge, leading to better mental clarity and reduces stress levels.
Provides space for personal growth
Soledad sacrifices a unique opportunity for self -reflection and personal development.
Research indicates that people who spend time often experience greater autonomy and a stronger sense of itself.
A 2023 study in scientific reports revealed that participants who chose to spend more time only felt stressed and more in control of their lives.
This intentional time alone encourages self -awareness, which allows people to align more closely with their personal values and objectives.
Let you connect with your emotions and creativity
Being alone can also improve emotional intelligence and creativity, since loneliness provides the mental space necessary to process emotions and generate innovative ideas.
A 2021 study that involved more than 1,200 French adults during a strict 55-day COVID-19 found a significant increase in daily creativity, partly among the least creative in advance.