Alone, Me-time, and Solitude: What do we know and how do we make it better?

For some people, it offers a space for calmness and relaxation. For others it can be boring, lonely, or even depressing. In this lecture, I will describe the research that explains why solitude feels the way that it does. I will share some of the experiences our team has learned from living-alone adults around Durham County. And finally, I will discuss how we can cultivate more of its restful benefits.