Solitude Day

Solitude Day is an annual American holiday celebrating loneliness. Many imagine it as an antonym for Valentine’s Day. They believe that it is designed for lonely people who are trying to find love, but so far their attempts are not successful. We suggest that we see the holiday as a way to get away from the daily grind, to close off from the world for a day and spend time alone with yourself. The holiday is celebrated on March 26.

History

The story of Solitude Day is not exactly known. Loneliness in today’s world is increasingly recognized as a voluntary choice. Some people just don’t want to look for their soul mate, start a relationship and have a family. They are comfortable on their own and a few friends and acquaintances are enough for a social life. Such a choice is considered pathological only when a person feels uncomfortable and understands that something needs to be changed, but does not take action or does not want to take action. Here the help of a psychologist is already necessary.

Loneliness is a great opportunity to take time for yourself and indulge in reflection. Sometimes it can be very helpful to disconnect from the outside world. You can think about problems, think of effective ways to solve them, think about eternal things, etc. Celebrating Solitude Day is the best way to relax and enjoy the freedom of solitude.

Interesting facts

• Psychologists recommend going into solitude at least a few times a year. Such days will be a kind of reset. The endless flow of things to do, the constant contact with people and communication to devote time only to myself stops.
• Loneliness has repeatedly become a central theme of many films and books. We recommend reading the book by G.G. Marquez’s One Hundred Years of Solitude. This is a very tragic work, which should not be inspired, but to dive into the skillfully created world of the characters will not be superfluous.

How to celebrate

Take the day off from work, turn off your phone and stay off social media. Think about your life, your goals, your successes, your plans. Take a walk around the evening city or relax in nature. Enjoy the company with yourself, taking a break from the daily grind, anxiety, and stress.

Spread the word on social media. Ask other users how they celebrate Solitude Day.

When is Solitude Day celebrated in 2024?

Solitude Day is observed on March 26 each year.

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