You ever been in a place where you just want to be alone? It could be because you’re stressed out or because people have been bothering you a little too much. Maybe you just need some space or perhaps you’re sad. There’s so many reasons that lead to the feeling of wanting to be alone.
But the question is, is being alone ultimately a good thing. This is an ongoing debate with people today. Statistics show us that isolation can be such a good thing, as well as bad. Living an isolated lifestyle has its pros and cons.
For some, it’s truly a way of life. By definition, to isolate means to be or remain alone or apart from others. This is something introvert does often. An introvert is a person predominately concerned with their own thoughts and feelings rather than with external things. They love their space and enjoy being alone. This allows them to think deeply into themselves often.
Extroverts, on the other hand, someone predominantly concerned with external things or objective considerations. They think and consider others more so they have no problem spending lots of time with others, mingling, hosting, and living in the wind. Isolation for them can be an extremely good thing. It can help them to better process happenings and even allow time to breathe. It’s important to check in with you.
PROS.
- Being Alone Helps With Productivity and Creativity.
- Being Alone Helps Our Brains Recharge.
- Being Alone Can Be Healthy for Relationships.
- Alone Means Alone.
- Know Yourself.
- Come Up With Solutions.
- No Judgment.
- Imagine.
- Reboot.
- Limit Distractions.
CONS.
- Being Alone Can Make You Lethargic.
- Too Much Time Alone Is Not Good for Your Mental Health.
- Being Alone Can Lead to Depression.
According to cdc.gov
- Social isolation significantly increased a person’s risk of premature death from all causes, a risk that may rival those of smoking, obesity, and physical inactivity.
- Social isolation was associated with about a 50% increased risk of dementia.
- Poor social relationships (characterized by social isolation or loneliness) was associated with a 29% increased risk of heart disease and a 32% increased risk of stroke.
- Loneliness was associated with higher rates of depression, anxiety, and suicide.
- Loneliness among heart failure patients was associated with a nearly 4 times increased risk of death, 68% increased risk of hospitalization, and 57% increased risk of emergency department visits.
As you can see there’s many pros and cons to isolation. I think it’s important to surround yourself with good people and people that are good for you. You never want to block yourself out from the world. It’s dangerous to sit in your own mind for long periods of time. We weren’t created for that. So get you some good people to mingle with but still take time to yourself for your own personal gain.
You got this.