No matter how old you are or what kind of emphasis you place on social connection, the impact of alone time in our routines is profoundly important to prioritize. Experts from a 2016 study on ...

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Keane is the supervising editor of NPR’s Life Kit and author of the book Party of One: Be Your Own Best Life Partner. There’s a lot of fear around spending time alone. Alone time can make people itchy ...

The pervasive narrative in modern society often champions constant social engagement, equating a bustling social life with happiness and fulfillment. But beneath the surface of endless social media ...

Can it be possible that that very thing that you were most afraid of as a child, being alone, could also become your wild card for success in adulthood? For many, the answer is absolutely. The process ...

In a world of constant connectivity, the idea of being alone often carries a negative undertone. Many of us experience a twinge of discomfort at the thought of spending time alone, often confusing it ...

As a recent college graduate in a new city, Samantha Elliott thought she'd be lonely. Instead, she found companionship in the most unexpected place: with herself. And that, ironically, helped expand ...

People who would rather be alone than tolerate disrespect are fierce self-advocates who are often painted with a rigid brush, presumed by others who are less self-assured to be hostile or selfish.

In a new survey, more than half of people said it's very important to their mental health to have adequate alone time. Photo by Adobe Stock/HealthDay News The hectic holidays play havoc on people's ...

People who are “single at heart” – who love being single and are happy and flourishing because they are single, not in spite of it – share something important: They cherish the time they have to ...

I’m as happy as a clam spending time with me, myself and I. Where some may panic at the thought of eating alone in a café, taking a lonesome wander around a gallery, pottering around in an empty house ...

We asked readers to channel their inner Carolyn Hax and answer this question. Some of the best responses are below. Dear Carolyn: My husband and I are on different work schedules, with the result ...