How to Be Alone (The School of Life)

Being alone can be lonely, but solitude can be beneficial and that the ability to truly enjoy our "me" time can lead to a more fulfilling life. Though in this day and age the idea of being alone is often surrounded in negativity, solitude does not have to be a bad word. Through strategies and exercises, Sara Maitland teaches us how to practice being alone while taking into account that solitude is different for everyone. Our fast-paced society does not approve of solitude; being alone is antisocial and some even find it sinister. Why is this so when autonomy, personal freedom, and individualism are more highly prized than ever before? Offering experiments and strategies for overturning our fear of solitude, she helps us practice it without anxiety and encourages us to see the benefits of spending time by ourselves.