Find your social wellness equilibrium

Finding Your Social Wellness Equilibrium

A lot of people struggle to balance alone time and socialising. Maybe you can relate. When you go out, you feel like you should be at home. When you’re at home, you feel like you should be out.

As much as we now feel we need to be out and about after the last few strange weeks, remember that alone time allows you to reflect and recharge your social batteries. You need alone time like you need air, but it’s also essential to get the warmth of human affection and the stimulation of conversation.

So, how do you strike the right balance?

Prioritise Social Events That Energise You

Not all social activities are created equal. Prioritise the activities that feel easy and exciting to you. For us, that means choosing events aligned with our passions and values: nutrition workshops, small-business meetups, or wine tastings. What type of events energise you?

Make Your Alone Time Count

Many people feel guilty about staying in—even after extended home-stays. It’s not a crime to rest and reflect. Sometimes the most productive thing you can do is restore yourself in solitude. This allows you to be sharp and present when you emerge to socialise again.

Make the most of your alone time by doing rejuvenating activities, like meditation, yoga, a hot bath, or reading. Try not to spend all your alone time on your phone—every notification pulls you away from the most important person here: you.

Have Weekly Social Activities You Look Forward To

As much as alone time is great, try to avoid letting it slip into loneliness. To prevent loneliness, schedule weekly social activities you can count on. Here are some ideas:

• Recreational sports
• Book club
• Watching your favourite show with friends (with healthy snacks)
• Sunday dinner with family or friends
• Biking, hiking, or walking groups
• Movie night with friends

Undercommit

We live in a culture that celebrates overcommitment—being busy means you’re essential and productive. But for some, this mindset can lead to burnout and feelings of inadequacy. Instead of overcommitting, schedule less than you think you can handle, then use the extra time for personal growth—go for a bush walk, try a new recipe, or start writing that novel!