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What does it mean?
Taking time alone daily is recommended for reflection or balance.
In plain terms
Be alone for a bit every day.
What can you take from it?
Schedule daily solitude for yourself.

Where it applies

  • daily routine
  • stress relief
  • personal growth

Putting it to work

  • meditate alone
  • take a walk
  • read quietly

Questions to consider

  • Do you have alone time?
  • How does solitude help?

Another view

Some people may feel lonely rather than refreshed.

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