29/08/2025
This week I was reminded of the importance of alone time and the benefits it brings when done with intention. Often people misunderstand those that need time alone due to their own personal perspectives of what's normal for them. For some people, time alone is felt as loneliness but for others it's a necessity for their health and well-being. Needing alone time doesn't mean you're anti-social or selfish, it's a self honoring act for those that need the time to process what they're absorbing throughout the day.
Before screens there were many more opportunities during the day to take a moment for checking in with yourself but nowadays for many, time alone is spent seeking a distraction of one kind or another and introspection has fallen by the wayside.
Time alone for self reflection is important for me and something I've been doing as a daily routine for many years. The discipline of checking-in with myself, mental state and thoughts is what helps to both prepare myself for the day ahead and also let go of the things from the day that I've experienced and no longer need to focus on. A simple 15 minute routine of intentional self-reflection keeps me balanced, positive and clear minded. It gives me access to my inner guidance which impacts my outer world, something that I value greatly.
Next time you're in a queue, commuting to work, waiting for a bus or find a moment to yourself, notice the urge you feel to reach for your phone but instead of doing that, just be still and set the intention to check in with yourself instead. What's your mental state currently - positive, negative, optimistic, anxious? which of your thought's are bringing you peace and which are not? How is your physical body feeling? What's your energy level like? What would make your day feel more enjoyable? Is there anything playing on your mind specifically that you're not willing to face or deal with? What could improve your current mindset?
The simple act of self observance helps to remind us that we are the ones experiencing all these thoughts, feelings and emotions through our conscious awareness and we therefore have the power to take control of our thoughts, responses and emotions at all times.
To learn more about the ways in which intentional solitude can help you to quieten your mind, hear your inner guidance and improve your emotional well-being, drop me a message and we can chat about the different ways to utilise moments of solitude that will work best for your lifestyle.
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