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Being alone has its benefits − a psychologist flips the script on the ‘loneliness epidemic’
For some people, the shift toward aloneness represents a desire for what researchers call ‘positive solitude,’ a state that ...
Psychologist reveals 3 major benefits of being alone — despite the stigma
On the contrary, Thomas says research shows being alone has at least three major benefits. Taking time for oneself can be ...
15 Reasons You Feel Lonely—Even When You’re Not Alone
Sometimes, you’re not lonely because you’re alone. You’re lonely because you're surrounded by people who don't really get you ...
10 Classic Books That Understand Loneliness Better Than Most People Do
Explore how these ten timeless novels can powerfully capture the many forms of loneliness, from quiet emotional isolation to ...
Are You Dealing With 'Contrast Loneliness'? Here's What It Is — And Why It Hurts.
If you’ve ever come home after spending time with others only to find yourself feeling sad, you have likely experienced ...
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Being alone has its benefits − a psychologist flips the script on the ‘loneliness epidemic’
For example, viewing solitude as a beneficial experience rather than a lonely one has been shown to help alleviate negative feelings about being alone, even for the participants who were severely ...
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Being alone has its benefits − a psychologist flips the script on the ‘loneliness epidemic’
(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Virginia Thomas, Middlebury (THE CONVERSATION) Over the past few years, experts ...