The Psychology Of Solitude

Echoing the English psychoanalyst Donald Winnicott, Scott Barry Kaufman exp[image error]lains that solitude is considered one of the greatest markers of psychological health because it means you are comfortable with you are when you are alone. The silence and easy concentration that accompanies solitude is a gateway to living a deeper, more meaningful life, says Kaufman. And contrary to popular misconception, enjoying being alone does not make one a misanthrope. On the contrary, being alone can help you...