‘Leave me alone,’ the wish that should be considered a right

Being alone for 10 minutes a day should be considered a fundamental human right. Or perhaps it should be funded by Social Security, in the interest of mental health and national harmony. Being more alone than ever, of course, isn’t advisable — scientific evidence linking unwanted loneliness with various chronic diseases is solid — but constantly being accompanied by other people’s chatter (real or digital) isn’t good, either. Freeing yourself from social expectations and distractions, while seeking some space and introspection, is a healthy practice. It allows you to be at peace and not give up on who you are, or who you aspire to be.

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