The Benefits of Having Alone Time

There was a time in my life I couldn’t tell the difference between having a 'me time' from being lonely, this made me put

in more effort to get out of my comfort zone by interacting with people, meeting new people, going for workshops/events and even smile back at people. I was able to make new friends and build a better relationship with the existing ones. 

Till today, they play a significant role in my life and I enjoy being in their company but initially, it made creating some alone time difficult because I was either busy with activities or meeting up with them/having them come over whenever I’m free.

Though it's awesome to do things I enjoyed, I realized I wasn’t creating time for myself. I started having some alone time to read books, listen to music, sleep and rest more, work on my business plans, take long walks, meditate, pray, be creative and basically just do things alone.

After a while, I notice a huge difference in my lifestyle. Some of my observations were that I:

Was resting better

Learned new things about myself and my environment

Appreciated the times I got to be alone

Finished my tasks faster 

Became more productive 

Was able to clear my mind and be more rational in my decision making 

Became a better friend (as they noticed a more positive and happier me)

This may not be easy to start if it’s not your typical way of life, nonetheless, because the experience will have a great impact on you, making a deliberate effort can get you on the right track. 

It doesn’t have it be every day just make sure it works with your lifestyle