The Mindset Mentor How to Deal with Loneliness
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Mar 26, 2026 Why does silence feel so uncomfortable? This conversation explores the gap between loneliness and solitude, why chosen alone time can feel healing, and how stillness brings hidden emotions to the surface. It also touches on journaling, meditation, and meaningful solo rituals as themes in building a stronger relationship with yourself.
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Why Being Alone Is Not The Same As Loneliness
- Being alone is a neutral condition, while loneliness is the mental story that something is missing.
- Rob Dial says solitude helps when people choose it; a 2017 study linked chosen alone time to more self-awareness and lower stress.
Why Silence Feels So Uncomfortable
- Silence feels threatening because it removes distraction and forces people to face themselves.
- Rob Dial cites a 2014 study where many people preferred mild electric shocks over sitting alone with their thoughts for 15 minutes.
What Actually Shows Up In Solitude
- People often avoid solitude because buried grief, fear, unmet desires, harsh self-talk, and existential questions rise to the surface.
- Distractions like phones, Netflix, and constant company act as escape routes from unresolved inner material.