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In this piece, Ankit Shah argues that in a world of constant digital hyper-connectivity, we have lost the ability to simply "be" with ourselves. He explores several key themes:

: An article from Nature details a 21-day study showing that while solitude can increase feelings of loneliness, it significantly boosts "autonomy satisfaction"—the feeling of being free from external pressure. being left alone.mp4

: He discusses how we often derive our sense of purpose from external "context"—like having people laugh at our jokes or seeing friends in person. Without it, we risk losing our sense of self. In this piece, Ankit Shah argues that in

: Research published on PMC suggests that how we think about being alone (whether we view it as a choice or a rejection) dictates whether it feels like a "positive solitude" or "negative loneliness." Without it, we risk losing our sense of self

You can read the full text and find the embedded video on Ankit Shah's official site .

: A breakdown by the Calm Blog offers 13 practical tips for embracing solitude, such as setting personal goals and practicing mindfulness to shift from "feeling lonely" to "being content alone."