Motivation plays an important role in how spending time alone helps with well-being. A study[10] attempting to tease out motivation confirms an intuitive insight – intentional solitude is good, forced is bad. For adolescents (10-18 y/o) and emerging adults (18-25 y/o), seeking…
Times of solitude, or more specifically, quality alone-time, was a purposeful activity high SPS people engaged in to improve their well-being. They also highlighted that low-intensity positive emotions, along with a sense of balance, self-awareness & acceptance, and harmony are…
In a recent study[7] using a number of tests and in-depth interviews to understand well-being in high SPS people, researchers found 7 factors that positively affected their well-being – positive social relationships balanced by times of solitude, connecting with nature, contemplative practices,…
Researchers propose that sensory processing sensitivity begins with an interaction of emotional reactions and depth of processing which makes people aware of details and that, potentially, overwhelms. In the context of this article – loneliness, alone-time, and social detox – a…
Many people disconnect from social activities and seek solitude to improve their well-being. This “Social detox” is a common lifestyle choice when things get overwhelming. Do people feel better when they spend some alone-time and delete social media apps? Does…
Our attention is limited, and our brains choose what to ignore. Most objects in our environment are ignored unless they are distracting and/or important. Take a moment and notice the beauty of objects around you. Notice the architecture of your…
You may have heard people saying that they are in the zone: a rewarding period of intense concentration, satisfaction, timelessness, and oneness of the thoughts and activities you are doing. Researcher Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi describes this state in the best-seller book “Flow:…
The brain is wired in such a way that our mental well-being is directly related to our social intimacy. Our species grows in society, not in isolation, as social bonding gives us a number of benefits. A system of mirror…
Everyone suffers in some way and has disappointments in life. It’s a part of our existence to battle through tough times and emerge victoriously. Cultivating optimism is akin to being hopeful and striving to do whatever it takes to reduce…
This is perhaps the simplest of all tips on how to be happier. Expressing gratitude is all about being thankful for things other people do that help or gratify you in some way. It is actively acknowledging the effort put…