The average adult spends nearly one-third of their waking life alone. How do we overcome the stigma of solitude and find strength in going it alone? Whether we love it or try to avoid it, we can make better use of that time. The science of solitude shows that alone time can be a powerful space used to tap into countless benefits. Translating key research findings into actionable facts and advice, this book shows that alone time can boost well-being. From relaxation and recharging to problem solving and emotion regulation, solitude can benefit personal growth, contentment, creativity, and our relationships with ourselves and others. Learning what makes us better at spending time alone can help us move toward our best possible selves.
| ISBN: | 9781009256612 |
| Publication date: | 5th February 2026 |
| Author: | Netta Weinstein, Heather Hansen, Thuyvy T Nguyen |
| Publisher: | Cambridge University Press |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 296 pages |
| Genres: |
Coping with / advice about loneliness / solitude Health psychology Social, group or collective psychology Popular psychology |
The average adult spends nearly one-third of their waking life alone. How do we overcome the stigma of solitude and find strength in going it alone? Whether we love it or try to avoid it, we can make better use of that time. The science of solitude shows that alone time can be a powerful space used to tap into countless benefits. Translating key research findings into actionable facts and advice, this book shows that alone time can boost well-being. From relaxation and recharging to problem solving and emotion regulation, solitude can benefit personal growth, contentment, creativity, and our relationships with ourselves and others. Learning what makes us better at spending time alone can help us move toward our best possible selves.
Solitude features in the following genres: Coping with / advice about loneliness / solitude, Health psychology, Social, group or collective psychology, Popular psychology
Solitude is available in Paperback, Hardback
Solitude was written by Netta Weinstein, Heather Hansen, Thuyvy T Nguyen and published by Cambridge University Press
Solitude has 296 pages
£14.39