Traveling has taught me to be more observant, more organized, and more flexible. \u00a0Most of the time I am responsible for my schedule, and I have realized that the majority of the time I am alone.<\/p>\n
The luxury is that I don\u2019t have a routine, I am not worrying about my daughter\u2019s schedule, and that I can choose what I would like to eat. \u00a0As much as I love spending time at home and with my family, my alone time allows me to reflect and be quiet. \u00a0This may sound frightening or not fun, but I truly appreciate this time.<\/p>\n
In September, I traveled to Asia and spent a lot of time alone. \u00a0I didn\u2019t feel the need to occupy every moment in the day, and interact with as many people as I could. \u00a0I became very self-aware, especially when eating alone. \u00a0It also gave me time to realign with my personal and professional wish list. \u00a0My favorite realization was that I was able to distinguish between being alone versus being lonely.<\/p>\n
I was chatting with a good friend who is single. \u00a0We were talking about how empowered you feel when you are alone. \u00a0There are times that he would love a companion to attend events together versus attending alone, but the freedom has made him a more independent, and in my opinion, a happier person.<\/p>\n
Sure, it\u2019s always wonderful to share experiences with others, but I do believe that everyone should allow time to be alone where you are the decision maker for all of your activities.\u00a0 I also believe it\u2019s important to enjoy<\/i> being alone.<\/p>\n
At this time of the year, I believe a lot of us go through an evaluation of the year and set up resolutions for the upcoming year. \u00a0I encourage you to allocate some time for yourself – to quiet your mind\u00a0and be autonomous.<\/p>\n
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Traveling has taught me to be more observant, more organized, and more flexible. \u00a0Most of the time I am responsible for my schedule, and I have realized that the majority of the time I am alone. The luxury is that I don\u2019t have a routine, I am not worrying about my daughter\u2019s schedule, and that<\/p>\n