To everyone's surprise, solitude can do us a lot of good

You may have already read dozens of articles that talk about how loneliness is bad for human beings. In fact, it is important to highlight that we were not meant to be “an island” – isolated and far from everything and everyone. However, being alone can actually do us a lot of good in certain situations.

Furthermore, it is important to know the value of loneliness. It is at this moment when we connect with ourselves and understand our role in the world. So, these periods are very important.

However, we cannot give ourselves over to it. Be aware of this.

3 good things that can come from loneliness

Leadership skills

Some actors claim that there is a strong link between leadership and loneliness. More introverted people have more moments of reflection, which are very welcome in decision-making situations.

Furthermore, they tend to be more independent, which also makes them more proactive. More than that, they also have the ability to listen carefully to other people's opinions with respect and collaboration.

Creativity

Have you ever heard that people are more creative when they are sad or alone? This has a grain of truth. In solutide, ideas flow more freely without external distractions.

Introspection is also very beneficial for exploring feelings and thoughts. Thus, more innovative solutions have more room to grow.

Mental health balance

Contrary to what many people think, in some cases solitude is essential to help us maintain our mental health. When we remove distractions from the outside world, our feelings begin to flow differently.

In silence and stillness, we delve a little deeper into our unconscious and have a better sense of who we are and what we feel. With this, we create a sense of identity that gives us emotional stability.

Graduated in Social Communication from the Federal University of Goiás. Passionate about digital media, pop culture, technology, politics and psychoanalysis.