Quality time. One of the five love languages outlined by Gary Chapman in his book "The Five Love Languages."

We hear about love languages daily - we ask friends which ones they prioritize, friends ask us, and we hope that our significant other ends up prioritizing the same ones. But the concept of quality alone time is not talked about as frequently. Quality alone time involves investing a similar amount of effort and time into ourselves as we do into others, and it is done in solitude. With friendships, we often prioritize the needs of others above our own, helping them in whatever ways we can out of love. But how can we pour into others if we ourselves are not full?

We need to recharge until full.

Solitude is defined as "the state of being or living alone; seclusion; absence of human activity." This concept of solitude is necessary for quality alone time. Psychology Today author and psychologist Sherrie Bourg Carter describes the six reasons you should spend more time alone -

1. Solitude allows you to reboot your brain and unwind.

2. Solitude helps to improve concentration and increase productivity.

3. Solitude gives you an opportunity to discover yourself and find your own voice.

4. Solitude provides time for you to think deeply.

5. Solitude helps you work through problems more effectively.

6. Solitude can enhance the quality of your relationships with others.

Modern-day society pressures our generation to do more, work harder, and live faster lives than ever before. Resting and taking personal time is frowned upon and discouraged. But as humans we need quality alone time in order to thrive. Find what brings you peace, and what brings you joy. Dwell in those things. Recharge on your own so that you can be full of life and love, thus enabling you to pour it out to everyone you encounter during the day.

Everyone is worthy of your full attention and love, so make sure that you are able to give every day your all through refueling in quality alone time.