Keane is the supervising editor of NPR’s Life Kit and author of the book Party of One: Be Your Own Best Life Partner. There’s a lot of fear around spending time alone. Alone time can make people itchy ...

While millions dread being alone, a quiet revolution is happening among those who've discovered that solitude isn't about isolation—it's about cultivating habits that transform empty hours into the ...

As a recent college graduate in a new city, Samantha Elliott thought she'd be lonely. Instead, she found companionship in the most unexpected place: with herself. And that, ironically, helped expand ...

74. “To be alone with yourself is to be alone. To be in the company of others is to be alone together. The only time you are ...

In a new survey, more than half of people said it's very important to their mental health to have adequate alone time. Photo by Adobe Stock/HealthDay News The hectic holidays play havoc on people's ...

Many people believe spending a lot of time alone means being lonely, so they do everything they can to avoid it. They send texts and scroll social media to distract themselves, which holds them back ...

In today’s fast-paced world, the concept of “me time” has gained prominence as an essential part of maintaining mental health. For many, alone time serves as a refuge from the constant demands of ...

Social connection, support, and interaction are incredibly important, according to a study from World Psychiatry — not just for relationship well-being, but also for mental and physical health. These ...