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The importance of solitude – why time on your own can sometimes be good for you

In a survey of more than 18,000 adults around the world, more than half voted for solitude as one of the key activities they engage in for rest.

In a survey of more than 18,000 adults around the world, more than half voted for solitude as one of the key activities they engage in for rest. Image: Pexels/Jeswin Thomas

Thuy-vy Nguyen
Assistant Professsor, Department of Psychology, Durham University
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