Solitude gets a bad rap, but it can be rejuvenating. While solitude often gets a bad rap, spending time alone can come with plenty of benefits. As sociologist Anna Akbari suggests, solitude can be ...

What does loneliness look like to you? New stories by Geetanjali Shree, Jeet Thayil, Annie Zaidi and others explore the ...

Psychology reveals that enjoying alone time is a strength, not a sign of sadness. People who choose solitude often possess ...

Teens who choose to spend time alone may know what's best for them, according to new research that suggests solitude isn't a red flag for isolation or depression. Margarita Azmitia, above, ...

Teens who choose to spend time alone may know what's best for them, according to new research that suggests solitude isn't a red flag for isolation or depression. The key factor is choice, say ...

MINNEAPOLIS -- New psychological research shows just a brief dose of solitude can improve your mood and mental well-being. A series of experiments by a psychology professor at Durham University showed ...

Natalie Nixon, PhD, is a creativity strategist, global keynote speaker, author of The Creativity Leap and CEO of Figure 8 Thinking. When was the last time you spent time with yourself? In complete ...

My earliest memory of Valentine’s Day was in the fifth grade. I remember watching the “it” girls get showered with roses, candy, balloons, and teddy bears, hoping it would be me one day. I’m 36 now, ...