Life Kit How Solitude Can Improve Your Mood
Feb 8, 2021
Colin Dwyer, a journalist known for his insights into mental health, shares fascinating perspectives on solitude and its mood-altering effects. He discusses the fine line between beneficial alone time and feelings of loneliness, emphasizing that solitude can foster calm for some while unsettling others. Listeners gain practical strategies to incorporate solitude into their lives with intention. The conversation highlights the importance of balancing solitude with social connections to enhance overall well-being.
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Defining Solitude
- Alone time is a complex subject, even for researchers studying it.
- There's no single definition of solitude, and its effects vary greatly between individuals.
Solitude and Electric Shocks
- A study found that people disliked 15 minutes of solitude so intensely, they preferred electric shocks.
- This highlights that solitude can be initially unpleasant but can improve with practice.
Solitude Snacking
- If you struggle finding alone time, treat solitude like interval training.
- Take short breaks throughout the day to be alone with your thoughts.