Loneliness Vs. Solitude

The #1 reason people are unhappy is loneliness. But there’s a sea of difference between LONELINESS and purposeful SOLITUDE. Loneliness can feel like it’s happening to us like we don’t have any agency around it. But with solitude, there’s a sense of choice, a finite beginning and end, and a sense of freedom with what to do with our time alone.

Of course, we all feel lonely sometimes. But if you often feel lonely, please use it as a SIGN to make a change. Reach out to others, volunteer, plan a get-together.

But sometimes, it’s our ATTITUDE towards time alone that needs reframing. Can you view the time alone as positive? Do things that bring you joy, energize you? Use the time to reflect and grow? Upgrade habits and routines? Learn more about a topic of interest? The list is endless.

Not sure where I picked up this quote, but I find myself remembering that “at the end of the day, there you are.” Be well.

Take good care,

Bijal