Growing up, I struggled to travel with loved ones who weren't as interested in sightseeing as me. Now, I've created the "50/50 Rule," which allows me to spend half of my vacation time alone. I've ...

April 7, 2024, reminds us that while we are social creatures (or so they tell us), we are also the kind of creatures that crave nature, the wilderness, wide open spaces, and all that comes with the ...

Keane is the supervising editor of NPR’s Life Kit and author of the book Party of One: Be Your Own Best Life Partner. There’s a lot of fear around spending time alone. Alone time can make people itchy ...

People who are “single at heart”—who love being single and are happy and flourishing because they are single, not in spite of it—share something important: They cherish the time they have to ...

At the beginning of September, I found myself on the back-acreage of a magnificent church—among oak trees and shrines and grottoes and birds—completely alone with my thoughts. The Franciscan Monastery ...

Alone time can help you reduce stress and manage emotions, but you have to be intentional about it, experts say. By Jancee Dunn I’m a person who craves regular alone time. At home, I take quick walks.

RECENTLY, I was walking alone on a quiet, winding trail. The path was hard to follow and slick with snow. The sun felt warm on my face. As I trudged uphill, I missed my partner, but felt grateful to ...

In today's constantly connected world, finding solitude has become a lost art. We tend to equate a desire for solitude with people who are lonely, sad, or have antisocial tendencies. But seeking ...

When I was a teenager, my family and I traveled more than 5,000 miles from San Marino (the country, not the city in California) to Seattle for vacation. One of the places I was most excited to visit ...

On April 11 - 13, 2024 we have a Moon in Gemini. What many people don't know about Gemini and its influence on us when paired with another celestial body is that this zodiac sign inspires and ...