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How to Embrace Solitude in a World Full of Distractions
Simplify your life by creating a better lifestyle.
During COVID-19, we have had no choice but to experience a more solitary lifestyle. It has been a challenge, considering many of us have increased in depression and anxiety.
Distancing ourselves from others can have negative long-term effects. But not all distancing is bad. It’s important to use this time to take advantage of solitude for our benefit.
Solitude gives us the ability to reflect on our lives, find purpose, and develop a healthy lifestyle.
After watching The Social Dilemma on Netflix, it was shocking to learn how the addiction to technology and platforms can ruin lives.
In one segment of the documentary, it referenced statistics on young girls. There is data that suggests social media has contributed to 189% of increased self-harm admissions to hospitals for girls 10–14 and 62% for 15–19 since 2010.
