Comments on: More alone time isn’t the answer – it’ll just make you feel crappier

By: Mac

Mac — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 03:56:40 +0000

I missed your blog!

I think people use entertainment, shopping, going out to distract themselves and create a false sense of purpose and value in their life.

I use to think people where stupid or ignorant but I realize people are just suppressing the reality they live in with entertainments, drugs, alcohol, food, spending money.

Also I found that people do not like this alone time because the thoughts of what is really going on start to come in as they see reality when they hit the pause button.

In terms of alone time I feel like I like to use as much as I can to find a deep understanding and real meaning to my life then I have all the energy I need.

Everyone seems to be in a rush to do something and never seem to think, they are in a race with everyone else where the score is determined by your age and your accomplishments.

By: Valerie M

Valerie M — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 03:29:49 +0000

@ Amit: Hi, again! I used to be one of those people who would always need alone time… it was never enough for me, really. Then it just got to the point where my social life was seriously lacking. I’ve gotten much better with it over the years but, definitely, yes… I’m just now starting to have a better time of where the time is going, especially with the meditation. I can most definitely relate to what you’re saying.

@ Ralph: Welcome back I like your term “inactive alone time.” Using the time right definitely does give me extra energy that I didn’t think I had.

By: Ralph

Ralph — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 23:44:35 +0000

Great post!

Alone time is good but to much of it-especially inactive alone time-is harmful. I agree that it is important to use your alone time well so that you are ready to bounce back for your next stage or activity.

Thanks for sharing!
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By: Amit Sodha - The Power Of Choice

Amit Sodha - The Power Of Choice — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 16:50:45 +0000

Hi Valerie,

It’s very similar to an article I have drafted but never posted. People do complain that they have no time for themselves but the truth is that they do not MAKE the time. As you put they fritter it away on watching TV or the like. It’s only with that awakening can you understand better where that time is going.

Then there’s the next step of being in the now.
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By: Valerie M

Valerie M — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 02:06:14 +0000

Welcome, Rebecca.. and thanks for the comment!
If you know that productivity is what rejuvenates you, then so be it. To each his(her) own! I find that I need a lot of balance in my life… so if I work hard and am very productive, then I’m going to rest and play hard too. I think a lot of people aren’t aware of how the little things affect them.

By: Rebecca

Rebecca — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 17:57:57 +0000

Great points – you’re right on that we need to be more intentional about the time that we spend. Personally, I love alone time, but what makes me happy is being productive. If I’m not productive, I will be in a bad mood. I need time-off just like the next person, but being aware of what affects my moods has done wonders.
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