The house was unusually quiet one Saturday afternoon. No messages lighting up the phone. No plans waiting on the calendar.

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Margarita Azmitia, above, collaborated with Virginia Thomas, below, on a study that quantifies the benefits of solitude for teens and young adults. Thomas spearheaded the investigation as a graduate ...

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 ...

We’re accustomed to games, even the most nuanced, beginning with a clear problem: an outlaw on the run, a world in peril, a loved one kidnapped and held hostage by a gorilla. “Sea of Solitude,” ...

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 ...

Michael was at the end of his rope. He was the founder and CEO of a rapidly growing healthtech startup, but despite the success, something felt deeply wrong. The telltale signs were there: a constant ...

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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. Teens who choose to spend time alone ...