By: Ro’Mel Bryant-Oliveraz

In the modern world with constant stimulation, forced routines, and social gatherings, being alone for some people lets them feel free. Maybe by having a routine they can control having the freedom to not perform, or creative freedom to do things their own way. Most people prefer being alone often but some people revolve their day around being alone. Some people may go to sleep early because they are lonely, while others stay up late because they love being alone.

People that prefer solitude often prefer to do casual things alone than to do what people think is fun in social settings. They might prefer to go exercise at home than to go to a party, not because they don’t like people but simply because going to a party is less fun than being alone.

One big reason people prefer being alone is because they have the freedom to focus deeply without distractions, whether on themselves, work, or the future, thinking often can be better alone. Many innovative jobs have come from people with preferences like this. Think scientists, coders, artists. You can dig deep into the technicals when you’re alone and have the chance and freedom to really focus. From people at school buried in homework to someone with a career that demands focus, solitude is often a tool you can’t afford to skip out on.

Also, while in solitude, you can vent much more. Most people like to vent about things, and people do this in different ways. Many ways of venting can only really be done when alone. Things like writing in a diary, talking out loud, exercising, or having a hobby, are usually about having a time when you feel free and can be yourself, often when alone.

It’s about focus and balance, not dislike of people. I personally think about my day as getting through it alone, and social settings can just cloud my routine. I usually set up alone times, like studying time, exercising time, and time with my hobbies in order to feel complete and stay on routine. This only is one example of why people may prefer solitude.

In the end, solitude is about balance, physical freedom, creative freedom, and routine. People may need their alone time to exercise, make something new, build skills, and manage time, ensuring their entire routine is structured and on schedule. If you notice someone probably prefers solitude it could be because of one of these reasons or similar, it’s not a bad thing.