Solitude is a chosen state of being alone. It is not the same as interpersonal loneliness or existential loneliness, which may lead to an early death or death by suicide in extreme cases.
Solitary confinement and social outcasting are some of the worst forms of punishment. In psychoanalysis, Object Relations Theory basically states humans are social beings who need to have rewarding relationships to be fulfilled. And yet, the need for alone time is as vital to human life as the need for social interaction.
When you practice solitude, you will be better able to move through loneliness with skill, rather than try to end it unskillfully at all costs.
In episode 65 of The Incrementalist, you will learn:
1) The main differences between solitude and loneliness
2) The key differences between loners and introverts, who both enjoy solitude
3) The reason extroverts might need solitude more than loners and introverts
4) The four key benefits of solitude:
i) Intentionality
ii) Intellectuality
iii) Simplicity
iv) Self-sufficiency
5) Easy ways to practice solitude in daily life
To learn more by reading the transcript, go here.
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Dyan Williams is a solo lawyer who practices U.S. immigration law and legal ethics at Dyan Williams Law PLLC. She is also a productivity coach who helps working parents, lawyers, small business owners and other busy people turn their ideas into action, reduce overwhelm, and focus on what truly matters. She is the author of The Incrementalist: A Simple Productivity System to Create Big Results in Small Steps.
