Psychology reveals that enjoying alone time is a strength, not a sign of sadness. People who choose solitude often possess ...

Solitude gets a bad rap, but it can be rejuvenating. While solitude often gets a bad rap, spending time alone can come with plenty of benefits. As sociologist Anna Akbari suggests, solitude can be ...

(The Conversation) — Loneliness (feeling alone) and solitude (being alone) are not the same thing. And lessons can be learned from those who have found solitude essential for inspiration. But ...

Here’s how to tell if you’re truly good at being alone. Being a lone wolf isn’t necessarily a bad thing. Some individuals enjoy the experience of “positive solitude,” which represents the distinction ...

Teens who choose to spend time alone may know what's best for them, according to new research that suggests solitude isn't a red flag for isolation or depression. The key factor is choice, say ...

I keep seeing articles about the “epidemic of loneliness,” suggesting that being alone is unnatural and even a kind of torture. But loneliness is just another name for solitude, and solitude is ...

MINNEAPOLIS -- New psychological research shows just a brief dose of solitude can improve your mood and mental well-being. A series of experiments by a psychology professor at Durham University showed ...

For many people, life becomes too precious to worry about drama rather than celebrate joy. Not everyone is fond of drama and loud, bustling environments. Despite what extroverts may think, there are ...

Thinking that solitude could only be found in the remotest locations, I always romanticized the idea of being whisked away to the ocean or to a lonesome log on a mountain far, far away from the ...