39. How to Know If You Are Taking Alone Time or Avoiding People

Are you truly recharging, or are you unintentionally avoiding people? In this episode, we dive into the fine line between healthy solitude and social avoidance, exploring why it's so easy to slip into isolation—especially in today’s world.

Jewel unpacks the psychological, cultural, and structural factors that fuel social avoidance, and shares practical steps to break the cycle while still honoring your need for alone time.

• 00:00 - Understanding Social Avoidance

• 02:38 - Cultural and Structural Barriers to Connection

• 05:26 - The Impact of Technology on Social Interaction

• 11:35 - The Cycle of Social Avoidance

• 13:54 - Signs of Healthy Solitude vs. Social Avoidance

• 17:13 - Breaking the Cycle of Social Avoidance

• 21:36 - Final Thoughts on Connection and Solitude

You’ll learn:✔️ The difference between healthy solitude and social avoidance

✔️ How social anxiety, technology, and modern life contribute to isolation

✔️ Why relief from skipping plans isn’t always a good sign

✔️ The impact of the pandemic on social fitness

✔️ How to retrain your brain to enjoy social connection again

✔️ Two simple questions to tell if you’re avoiding people

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