Do you prefer being alone—and feel instant relief when plans get cancelled? That doesn’t automatically mean you’re antisocial or “bad with people.” For many people, alone time is how the brain recovers from social overload, feels safe, and recharges internally. In this video, you’ll learn: The 3 psychology reasons some people prefer solitude The difference between healthy solitude vs isolation Simple ways to protect your peace without losing connection Quick self-test: After time alone, do you feel clearer… or more stuck? Clearer = recharging. Stuck = isolation may be creeping in. Comment below: Which one fits you most? A) Social processing tax B) Solitude feels safer C) Internal recharge Next video: Psychology of People Who Overthink at Night → Sources / further reading (add links): Introversion/extraversion and arousal theory (Eysenck) Rumination & emotion regulation (Nolen-Hoeksema; Gross) Stress and recovery frameworks (APA overviews) Educational content only (not medical advice). Hashtags #Psychology #Introvert #SelfImprovement #MentalHealth #SelfAwareness #HumanBehavior #Loneliness #Overthinking #EmotionalIntelligence #PersonalGrowth