Comments on: Why I Love Being By Myself

By: Guest

Guest — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 21:00:34 +0000

This is a normal type of alone with which most people are comfortable. On the other hand, I could happily spend weeks by myself going to the movies, eating out, walking under the sunset. It is healthy to want to get away from it all. I think it is an amazing feat when someone can be alone for long ( as in months) lengths of time without feeling melancholy.

By: sameve

sameve — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 20:47:59 +0000

Thanks Ali! I'm glad you enjoyed this post. It's awesome that you make time for yourself to recharge!

By: Ali

Ali — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 20:18:22 +0000

Thanks for your post & your refreshing perspective. I try to carve out at least one night a week when I can spend time by myself. I read, write, take a nap or catch up on “administrative tasks” which helps me stay sane & keeps me rejuvenated.

By: sameve

sameve — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 04:59:16 +0000

Annelie: Thanks for your comments! Growing up in a small city could definitely contribute to your enjoyment of alone time, if for no other reason than it means you're not around as many people on a regular basis. It is especially nice to have some time to yourself after you attend an event or something with a lot of interaction. It's another one of those situations that makes you appreciate your own time even more.

By: Annelie Näs

Annelie Näs — Sun, 10 Jan 2010 20:02:39 +0000

I also enjoy being along or as you say with my self from time to time. Especially when I have attended an event or something where your meet people very intensly. Though I'm not an only child, but I did grew up in a small city, and I think from that I just got used to having a lot of time with only family or by myself. I never thought of this as the reason to why I can enjoy my own company, but perhaps it is. One thing I especially agreed with though that it is very freeing. Thanks for writing about this, I think it is sometimes important to hear that others enjoy this as well!

By: sameve

sameve — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 23:41:10 +0000

You're so right, Grace! No one knows you better than you. Sounds like you have a great appreciation of alone time, and I love your attitude about it. Thanks for sharing

By: Grace Boyle

Grace Boyle — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 21:41:39 +0000

Oh I love love being alone and by myself. I think it's such a comfortable feeling, because you always have you by your side. No one knows me better than myself. Sounds funny, but it's true!

When I'm by myself, I love to catch up on reading, stay silent, laugh, dance to music in my undies write a blog post and just simply think.

I also enjoy people that enjoy being alone. I'm an ENFP so I get my energy from other people, but really, I've learned being alone I am able to relish in me. I make time to be completely alone about 1-2 times a week for more than 3 hours. It's something I give to myself as a present, each week.

By: sameve

sameve — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 20:31:06 +0000

Agreed! Sometimes we need that time to ourselves. Unplugged, unattached, unburdened. Enjoy it!

By: sameve

sameve — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 20:30:07 +0000

Beth! I love hearing your perspective! We're both only children, and yet it's interesting to see which of our experiences are similar and which are different. I was also part of a community that was like my extended family, but for me it was my congregation. As the rabbi's kid, they kind of all adopted me at birth It can be difficult to be alone, some people just don't enjoy it. But, I'm glad you've grown to appreciate that time. Especially the underwear reality TV! Thanks for commenting!

By: jrmoreau

jrmoreau — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 07:41:02 +0000

I love alone time. I work around people all day and talk to people online even more. Centering myself with no outside input is just beautiful whenever I get the chance.