Hello and welcome to our podcast Nice to have you with us again If you want to improve your German Subscribe to our channel and click the bell So you don’t miss any new episodes Exactly Today we’re talking about a topic That affects many people Why it’s sometimes important to be alone In this episode You’ll learn many useful words and phrases To talk about feelings and calmness Many people think that being alone is something sad But that’s not always true There’s a big difference between Being alone and being lonely When you’re alone It doesn’t mean that you’re unhappy Sometimes it’s even nice Yes, exactly I think being alone can be very relaxing For example, when I’m tired after work I just want to have some peace I make myself some tea Sit by the window and enjoy the silence That sounds very pleasant I think many people need moments now and then When they’re just by themselves Nowadays, there’s always so much going on Work, friends Family, phone, news Everything is loud and fast That’s why it’s important to take a short break sometimes Right, I often notice that on weekends I love my friends But sometimes I say Today I’ll stay home. Then I listen to music Read a book or go for a walk After that I feel calm and full of energy again I do that too Especially when I’ve been around a lot of people For example after a big party Or a long workday I sit on the sofa, take a deep breath and think Now it’s time just for me Many people are afraid of being alone They think they’re missing out on something Or that others will think They have no friends But I think it’s a sign of strength When you can feel comfortable on your own That’s true I used to think too That you always have to be with others But over time I realized That I feel better when I’m alone sometimes You can organize your thoughts And just be yourself Sometimes Good ideas come precisely in silence When you go for a walk alone Or just lie on the couch You suddenly have clear thoughts I think you understand yourself better When you spend time with yourself You notice what’s important to you What you really need And you learn to like yourself Even without other people around you Exactly And that also helps in relationships or in the family When you’re content with yourself You can relate better to other people I think that’s an important point Being alone doesn’t mean That you don’t need people It just means That you can be enough for yourself At least for a while Well said When you understand that, you’ve already learned a lot And maybe You can then enjoy being with others Even more Because you also know and appreciate calmness Yes, that’s true I think life is a balance Sometimes you need people, sometimes silence Both belong together Yes You know, I often think about How important it is to have time for yourself Many people have so many appointments, work Family, friends And forget to just do nothing for a while Yes, I agree with that I think in Germany many people talk about the topic Work-life balance You should work, but you should also live For me, that means I need time just for myself Without stress, without noise, without obligations Exactly right I notice that when I start my mornings too quickly Everything goes wrong then — I forget things, I get nervous But when I take a few minutes of calm Before the day begins, everything is different I drink my coffee in peace Look out the window and listen to the birds That’s nice I often do that in the evening When the day is over, I sit on the balcony Take a deep breath and think Today was good Or also: Tomorrow I’ll do it better That little time belongs only to me I think Many people have forgotten How nice it is to go for a walk alone Without a phone, without music Just walking, hearing nature Seeing people Thinking about things It’s like a little meditation True, I sometimes go to the park after work I need that to clear my head Then I feel energy again and become more relaxed It’s interesting That you often find answers in silence When you’re always busy You have no time to ask yourself Am I actually happy? What do I really want?

But when you’re alone These thoughts come automatically Yes, that’s true I remember a time When I was constantly on the move Always people, always appointments And at some point, I was just tired Empty inside Then I realized That I had lost myself That happens to many people. They think They always have to be productive But sometimes doing nothing is the best thing You can do for yourself Just sit, breathe, and be present Exactly, I think we have to learn again To do nothing without feeling guilty In Germany, many people say I don’t have time But actually, it’s about taking the time That’s beautifully said Time for yourself is not a waste But an investment When you feel good You can also be there for others better I think you can notice that with friends too When I’m stressed, I’m impatient When I’m calm, I can listen, laugh, help It’s all about inner balance And everyone needs a different kind of peace Some just want to sleep Others paint, cook, or do sports I often go jogging That helps me organize my thoughts I like listening to music When I’m alone I turn on the music and sometimes dance All around the apartment It doesn’t matter how it looks It just feels good That’s wonderful. I think That’s the secret – doing what feels right for you Even if it’s just small things A cup of tea, a walk, a bath, a good book Yes, and the nice thing is That you often feel renewed afterwards Calm, clear, motivated I think that’s the purpose of time for yourself Not to be selfish But simply to take care of yourself Exactly, once you understand that Life becomes easier You can enjoy the little moments And feel yourself again And maybe you’ll realize That you don’t always need so much To be happy Often a quiet moment with yourself is enough You know, I think When you spend time alone You understand yourself better I never took that seriously before I thought I knew myself But when I really spent time with myself I began to truly understand many things Yes, I know that feeling When you’re always around people You don’t really hear what you think or feel You adapt, you talk a lot But often forget what you truly want When you’re alone You finally hear your own voice again Exactly I remember Once I was alone at home for an entire weekend At first, I was bored But then I started Thinking about my life What makes me happy?

What stresses me out?

Who do I want to spend time with?

That was really important for me And such moments are valuable I think people shouldn’t be afraid to be alone Many think it means That you’re strange or have no friends But actually, it’s the opposite Those who can be alone Show that they’re content with themselves Yes, and you learn to be more independent Before, I always wanted Other people to make me happy Now I know that it’s my own responsibility When you understand that You feel stronger I agree with you I’ve noticed that I become calmer When I spend time alone I don’t take things so personally anymore And I know better what’s good for me I don’t always need others’ approval That’s a wonderful feeling I think you can only have good relationships When you know yourself If you don’t know what you want It’s hard to be honest Even with others Yes, that’s true When you are alone, you can think What do I really want from life? Where do I want to live?

What kind of work do I want to do?

With whom do I want to spend my time?

These are questions we often forget in everyday life I also think you learn patience with yourself When you are alone, you can see your mistakes But also understand that it’s normal You become more honest with yourself And you realize That you don’t have to be perfect I often used to think I have to do everything right Always be strong But when you are alone You learn that it’s okay to be weak sometimes Or to be sad Yes, exactly. I think that’s true strength To accept yourself – even with flaws When you can do that, you become free inside I think being alone is like a mirror You don’t only see the good But also the sides That you usually hide. But that helps you grow That was beautifully said I think many people are afraid of that silence Because then they have to think about themselves But actually, it’s something very positive Because only then can you find out who you are And when you know yourself Life becomes easier You make decisions more clearly You know what you want And you don’t constantly need validation from others Yes, that’s true I believe that when you are at peace with yourself You can also show that to others People can feel it It makes life calmer and more honest And the best thing is That you start To see being alone not as empty time But as a gift A time that belongs to you When you understand that, everything changes Then being alone is no longer a problem But a chance I think The most important thing is to find a good balance Being alone is beautiful But just as beautiful is Spending time with others Life consists of both Yes, that’s true If you’re always alone You might start to feel lonely But if you’re never alone, it becomes too much I think every person needs their own balance Some people need more quiet Others need more company I notice that in myself often After a few days alone I’m happy to see friends again Then I feel like talking and laughing Cooking together It feels different When you had time for yourself before You enjoy it much more Yes, I know that feeling I used to always want many people around me Now I think less is often more A quiet evening with two good friends Is better than a big party with twenty people You’re right about that I think You also notice which people are really good for you When you’ve learned to be content with yourself You no longer constantly seek approval from others You spend time with those With whom you truly feel comfortable Exactly There are people With whom you can be silent for hours And it’s still nice That’s a good sign You don’t always have to talk to feel connected Yes Sometimes it’s enough to just sit together Have a coffee Maybe go for a walk I think these are the best moments Completely natural, without pressure, without pretense I think that’s what real togetherness is Not just living side by side But truly understanding each other Even without many words And that only works If you are calm inside If you are stressed or unhappy You cannot really be there for others That’s why it’s so important To regularly spend time alone Exactly Many people think being alone is selfish But that’s not true If you know yourself well And take care of yourself You also have more energy for others You can give without feeling empty That’s a beautiful thought I think you shouldn’t feel bad If you say no sometimes If you don’t feel like meeting Or simply need peace That’s completely okay Many Germans say it directly too I need a quiet evening today – that’s normal No one is angry about it I think that’s honest and healthy Yes, that’s true. I believe there is great strength in calmness Those who have learned to be content alone Can also remain open and friendly In company And the beautiful thing is that you can enjoy both You can love silence And still have fun with others It’s not an either-or But an and Life is like a dance – sometimes alone, sometimes together The important thing is to stay in rhythm And listen to yourself I think If you find this balance, you become calmer Happier and more confident Then you know When you need closeness and when distance is good for you You begin to feel time differently Not as something to fill But as a gift Time with yourself, time with others Both are valuable I think That’s the secret to a content life When you understand that, you are never really alone Even when you are just by yourself That was beautifully said Maybe that’s exactly what it’s about Being at peace with yourself And at the same time remaining open to others Then life is in balance In the end, it’s not about how many people are around you But how comfortable you feel with yourself And if you can do that You will find peace and joy in every situation Subscribe to our channel Give us a like and activate the bell So you don’t miss new episodes The balance I try to find a good balance between work And free time Yoga helps me maintain my inner balance Company Time always passes quickly in good company Many people feel more comfortable When they are with others Validation He often needs validation that he is doing everything right Sometimes we seek validation Even though we don’t really need it Peace After a long day, I just need peace In nature, I always find my inner calm Content I am very content with my day today When you are content with yourself You don’t need much