The Bedside Diaries

Alone but Not Lonely

Kat Wells Season 1 Episode 3

When was the last time you spent a quiet afternoon alone—without distractions?

Many of us fear solitude because we’ve been conditioned to believe that being alone means something is missing. But solitude isn’t loneliness—it’s an opportunity to recharge, reflect, and reconnect with yourself.

In this episode of The Bedside Diaries, Kat dives into:
✨ Why being alone feels uncomfortable for many people
✨ The difference between solitude and loneliness
✨ How to enjoy your own company instead of avoiding it
✨ 5 practical ways to embrace alone time

This week’s challenge: Spend an afternoon alone—no phone, no social media, just you. Let yourself experience true stillness.

🎧 Listen now & DM me your thoughts on Instagram @the_bedside_diaries or use #BedsideSolitude to share your journey!

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💙 Until next time—enjoy your own company.

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Speaker 1:

Hey everyone, welcome back to the Bedside Diaries. I'm Kat and today we're diving into something special how to embrace being alone without feeling lonely. Being alone can be peaceful and empowering. Yet for many, solitude feels isolating. But why does it have to? Alone doesn't have to mean lonely. It can be calming, creative and restorative. When was the last time you spent a quiet afternoon alone, without your phone, social media or TV? If that makes you nervous, you're not alone.

Speaker 1:

Let's shift this mindset with five tips to embrace solitude. One romanticize your alone time. Make it special, cook a nice meal, play your favorite music and savor your own presence. Two take yourself on a solo date. Enjoy coffee, visit a or see a movie alone. Learn to cherish your own company. Three embrace stillness. Take a few minutes to journal, meditate or just breathe quietly for. Discover a solo hobby painting, reading, walking something you truly enjoy doing alone. Five change your perspective. Instead of saying I'm alone, say I'm spending quality time with myself. This week's challenge spend one intentional afternoon alone, no distractions. Notice how you feel and share your experience. Dm me on Instagram, the bedside diaries, or share your thoughts using hashtag bedside diaries dot. Loved this episode. Follow, rate and share it. Until next time, enjoy your solitude.

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