The Restorative Power of Solitude: How Time Alone Helps Us Feel More Connected

The Restorative Power of Solitude: How Time Alone Helps Us Feel More Connected

ByHayley Stanton

There is a certain relief that comes with stepping into quiet after being surrounded by people. The air feels still. Your thoughts start to settle. You notice the small sounds and details that were hidden beneath the noise. For some, these moments can feel like slipping into a safe harbour. Yet in our society, the…

Could social media be compounding social anxiety?
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Could social media be compounding social anxiety?

BySarbjit Sehmbi

Feelings of social anxiety seem to have happened gradually for me; they kind of crept up on me into adulthood. So I started thinking about how the development of society may have subconsciously affected me, such as the “big brother” phenomena, the rise of public CCTV placement instilling the idea of being continually watched, without…