People who live in the Blue Zones have exceptionally long lives and say they are happy.
Good diet, exercise, rest, and social connection all contribute to health and happiness in the Blue Zones.
Embracing healthy behaviours, including some solitude, benefit health and well-being in the later years.
Alone Time by Sybil Geldart Ph.D.In "Alone Time," clinical psychologist and professor of psychology Sybil Geldart, PhD, draws on personal anecdotes, case studies, and research to help you live well despite an ever-changing world.
Taking time for yourself allows you to slow down, be more deliberate, and explore your inner strengths, set goals, and overcome problems.
Practicing solitude is an age-old part of Eastern traditions of health and well-being, and ensuring some personal space and time alone—when self-initiated—will help you live a more fulfilled life. In "Alone Time," Dr. Geldart shows how solitude allows us time for self-reflection, to gain self-knowledge, and to seek a better understanding of others.
Applicable to all life stages, from school-leavers and young professionals onwards, "Alone Time" includes tips, advice, and exercises to help boost mental health and attain that elusive work–life balance. Dr. Geldart also demonstrates how voluntary distancing has numerous benefits in life—from work and study to overcoming stress and anxiety, and, most importantly, in being emotionally healthy and inspired to work towards a healthy and happy future.
Psychology today – 19 January, 2024