I love my alone times and almost depend on them to a certain degree. They are a time for me to be at one with my thoughts, to have a little quiet in my live and to just be.

I believe everyone needs regular time alone to gather their thoughts and contemplate life.

Learning to embrace and be comfortable in your own company is a powerful tool and can be an asset when dealing with life's challenges - such as the past 18-months. It's a skill I found most helpful whilst traveling alone and setting up a new life in other countries.

Being self-sufficient has helped me grow in strength and confidence and it's something I would recommend everyone do, if even just for a short period of time.