Things You'll Need:
- A desire to get the most out of your solitude.
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Step 1
If you find solitude a generally lonely experience, try to "reframe" the way you look at the experience of solitude. Instead of viewing it as "lonely time," think of it as an opportunity to collect your thoughts and reflect on whatever may be going on in your life at the moment. If you are a spiritual person, you can use your solitude as a time to practice your spiritual beliefs or get in touch with your spiritual side by doing whatever you like to do to reconnect with your spirituality (pray, meditate, quietly contemplate the meaning of life, that kind of thing).
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Step 2
Another great way to use your solitude productively (rather than feeling lonely, if you have that tendency to feel lonely when alone) is to write. Write in a journal; write poems or prose; write song lyrics; write articles for eHow; write whatever gives you the most joy and satisfaction. (And remember, not everything you write needs to be serious or purposeful; a lot of your writing can be silly, just for fun, and for your eyes only.)
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Step 3
You may want to use your solitude to exercise. Some people like to work out in groups at the gym, for example, or perhaps by running (or going for a bike ride or walking) with a group of friends. But a lot of people prefer to work out privately for any number of reasons. If this describes you, then think of your solitude time not as lonely time but as your workout time.
