Episode 38: Why You Avoid Being Alone & How to Start Loving Your Own Company

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Description:

Being alone can be terrifying because it means we have to face all of the things we have been avoiding: repressed trauma or negative emotions. We sometimes have beliefs that negatively impact our relationship with ourselves. This episode challenges that belief.

In this insight episode, I discuss:

• Why you avoid being alone
• Why enjoying your own company is so important
• What you're really afraid of
• How to stop fearing alone time
• Tools for building self-connection
• Things you can do when you're alone

Breakdown of what is discussed & additional thoughts:

I thought of the idea to record this episode when I was going through some podcast episode ideas I came up with probably over a year ago. Some podcasters I love have made episodes about finding hobbies and loving alone time, and those episodes have helped me tremendously! I will link some on this page. I decided to do the same, but put my own little twist on it. Because a podcast episode can’t be made by me without a little self-reflection somewhere within it.

I start by talking about why we avoid being alone, and the (usually) subconscious fears that come up. Then, I discuss how you can let go of those fears and start enjoying your own company. Lastly, I share things that you can do when you’re alone and the journal prompt.

Journal Prompt of the Week:

Write out a list of 5 things you can start doing to connect with yourself.

Other Podcast Episodes I Have Listened to That Relate to This Week’s Topic

• Trying Not to Care by Ashley Corbo: “Being Okay With Being Alone”
• A Better You by Fernanda Ramirez: “WAYS TO SPEND MORE TIME ALONE & BECOME YOUR OWN BEST FRIEND”
• With Intention by Cami Sophia: “4. Romanticizing your life & finding confidence”