• 2025/ 5/ 3
• Contributor:Yuya Unno
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Do you feel more at peace when you do XX alone?

We become indebted to.
This is Umino from THE SALON!

There are times when you feel fatigued in your daily work and relationships.
At times like these, it's a good idea to incorporate some "alone time" into your routine!
Recently, the term "solo ○○" has become widely known, and people are paying attention to "doing things alone, rather than with someone else," such as going to a cafe alone, going to the movies alone, or traveling alone, as an effective way to refresh the mind.

Spending time alone has a little healing power.
You don't have to worry about anyone else and you can make all your plans on your own.
Being able to do what you love, at your own pace, can be more relaxing than you'd think.
For example, time to read a book in a quiet cafe or time to stroll around town at your leisure.
It feels like you are shutting out some of the outside information and slowly sorting out your thoughts.

By the way, I, Umino, often go out to eat alone or drop in to a public bath.
It took a bit of courage at first, but once I got used to it, it became such a comfortable habit that I felt uneasy without this time!

I'd love for you to experience this for yourself...
Spending time with someone after thoroughly refreshing yourself on your own can be surprisingly enjoyable...!
For example, if you go to a cafe or take a walk by yourself in the morning on a holiday and feel refreshed, when you meet up with a friend or partner in the evening you will find that the conversation flows more smoothly than usual and that you naturally listen to what the other person is saying.
Could this be because spending time alone fills your inner self, giving you more room to breathe when interacting with others?
If you come to the SALON setting after spending some time alone, it may be even more wonderful!

Of course, spending time with others is also important.
However, in order to enjoy that time even more, it can be surprisingly important to have some alone time to get yourself in order.

Even though you may be busy every day, try to make some time for yourself, even if it's just a little bit.
And if you meet someone in a calm state of mind, the time you spend with them will surely feel deeper and richer.