There is a common misconception that spending time alone is sad, lonely or boring and that's simply not the case. As a young adult trying to make it through U of T and the great big world, some time alone with myself has really been instrumental in my journey to self discovery and what I want out of my university experience, and ultimately my career.
I used to believe that there was something wrong with me wanting some time alone more often than being in social setting. Some may say school being online is great for a lot of introverts but then again I believe life is all about balance, and too much time alone could do more harm than good.
So when do I actually have time for myself amidst my packed engineering schedule, work-study and campus involvement I spend at least an 4 hours in a week dedicated to spending time with myself and my thoughts.
How I spend those hours often varies depending on my mood, energy and focus levels. Sometimes, I put down my thoughts in a journal. I could reflect on a random past experience, or think about what I want to do for fun in the future. Once, I planned an entire tourist trip to Dubai because I really wanted to go there in that moment, LOL!
![purple notebook with pink pen](http://blogs.studentlife.utoronto.ca/lifeatuoft/files/2021/01/Screen-Shot-2021-01-07-at-5.02.54-PM.png)
Spending time with myself has been really helpful defining the boundaries between school and home. It has also made adjusting to online learning a lot easier because I have a lot more time to do things that are not related to academics which really helps with mental health and overall wellbeing.
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