Do you ever feel compelled by social media and cultural pressures to be more social and outgoing?
Or do you take the time to find fun things to do alone?
Sometimes it appears the only way to be happy and fulfilled is to cram your schedule with social events and spend most of your waking hours with other people.
There's no doubt that we need relationships for our mental and emotional health.
Having a strong social network strengthens our confidence, adds joy to our lives, improves cognitive ability, and even helps us live longer according to research.
But there are times when we need to step back from our busy social lives to recharge, especially for those of us who are introverts.
You may also find yourself in situations when friends aren't available, and you have to spend some time alone.
But this isn't necessarily a bad thing.
In fact, what if you deliberately take some time to some activities alone and at your own pace?
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