Alone Time For Solitude
In America alone, $412 billion dollars a year is spent on advertising, an industry that is
constantly telling us where to go, what to watch, and what to purchase. In modern day media,
advertising is just one method of distraction. In today’s world, we are busier than ever before.
Little free time and time to make decisions on our own makes us vulnerable to what we see, and
our own opinions are compacted. The more we are influenced by products in the media, the less
time we think about what we really want compared to what the advertisements want us to buy.
With all of these distractions we leave ourselves with very little time for solitude. Solitude is the
state of being alone without being lonely. Alone time is a positive and …show more content…
Having time to think about your life in
detail allows you to reflect on how you are efficiently living your life.
Solitude allows us to reflect on situations that have previously happened and ones that are
going to happen. The busyness of our lives leaves us with no time to think back on what we have
previously done and reflect. Being in your own company gives you the chance to see where you
are heading in terms of your relationships, career and other important parts of your life (Kelley,
n.d, P 3). It is always important to evaluate where you are heading in all life events. Being alone
often helps you to think deeper about the challenges in your life. When one is emotionally and
mentally prepared, they will be better able to face their challenges (Kelley, n.d, P 5). Becoming
aware of all the challenges and struggles in your life makes it much easier for you to tackle them
head on. Carolyn Gregoire a writer for the Huffington Post thinks, “when you're away from
people, technology, work and the myriad distractions of everyday life, you can finally take time
to breathe and just be” (2013, P 3). Finally, being alone and away from all the distractions of
constantly telling us where to go, what to watch, and what to purchase. In modern day media,
advertising is just one method of distraction. In today’s world, we are busier than ever before.
Little free time and time to make decisions on our own makes us vulnerable to what we see, and
our own opinions are compacted. The more we are influenced by products in the media, the less
time we think about what we really want compared to what the advertisements want us to buy.
With all of these distractions we leave ourselves with very little time for solitude. Solitude is the
state of being alone without being lonely. Alone time is a positive and …show more content…
Having time to think about your life in
detail allows you to reflect on how you are efficiently living your life.
Solitude allows us to reflect on situations that have previously happened and ones that are
going to happen. The busyness of our lives leaves us with no time to think back on what we have
previously done and reflect. Being in your own company gives you the chance to see where you
are heading in terms of your relationships, career and other important parts of your life (Kelley,
n.d, P 3). It is always important to evaluate where you are heading in all life events. Being alone
often helps you to think deeper about the challenges in your life. When one is emotionally and
mentally prepared, they will be better able to face their challenges (Kelley, n.d, P 5). Becoming
aware of all the challenges and struggles in your life makes it much easier for you to tackle them
head on. Carolyn Gregoire a writer for the Huffington Post thinks, “when you're away from
people, technology, work and the myriad distractions of everyday life, you can finally take time
to breathe and just be” (2013, P 3). Finally, being alone and away from all the distractions of