Reasons Why It's Important to Have Your Alone Time
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11/12: Take Time For Yourself, Honey

I promise you won't regret it.

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11/12: Take Time For Yourself, Honey
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We live in a world of demands. Demands regarding academics, demands in terms of body image, demands in just about every area of our lives, including our social lives. These demands can so easily catch up to us, even make us crazy. Life has a way of presenting us with many challenges, and we need to address these challenges in one way or another. However, we must not be afraid to put ourselves first.

Personally, I highly value my social time. In fact, being social, interacting with other people is a basic human need. Therefore, don't get me wrong, I am not saying to cut out your sociality altogether. After all, life is all about balance, and that's something I strive for in my day-to-day living. What I'm trying to say is, make time for yourself.

I'm a worrier. I find myself constantly worrying about my schoolwork, my future, my relationships, my physical health, etc. My alone time is a portion of my day where I set all that aside, and I simply take care of myself, mentally. I take a break from the world and take a break from my stresses. I do so in many different ways. It doesn't really matter what you do, just find a healthy, simple way to separate yourself from anything outside your realm.

Spending time with yourself is absolutely crucial to your mental health. Above all, you must listen to yourself, listen to your body, listen to your mind, listen to how you are feeling. While still attempting to be a selfless human being, you must also be a selfish human being (to an extent). The time I spend alone is sometimes the best part of my day.

So, read a new book. Binge watch your favorite Netflix show. Grab a cup of coffee, alone. Soak into a nice, long bubble bath. Go for a run; that's my personal favorite. Whatever you do in terms of self-care, do it. Set aside time for it. I promise you'll be grateful you did.

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