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Why is it so scary to be alone with your own thoughts? When columnist and commentator Kerri Sackville decided to stop filling every idle moment with distraction and learn to be comfortable alone her quality of life soared. From boosting creativity and productivity improving self-awareness building resilience and moral courage to improving relationships and connection with others a bit of alone time is vital to wellbeing. But with smart phones social media endless streaming and podcast options as well as the demands of work family and friends spending meaningful time on your own can feel impossible unnecessary or even indulgent. In The Secret Life of You Kerri Sackville analyses societys attitude towards solitude why is it ok to eat breakfast at a cafe on your own but faintly tragic to dine alone? She identifies the roadblocks in the way to unplugging contemplates aloneness vs loneliness and looks at the difference between true connection and mere connectivity. Finally she provides practical advice on how to become comfortable in your own company in order to enjoy and even cherish time alone. In this powerful meditation on aloneness as opposed to loneliness Kerri blends incisive journalism with critical thinking research wit and heartfelt storytelling For those burned out by busyness and connectedness this book is life-changing Ginger Gorman
Publisher: Kerri Sackville
Bloomsbury
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