With much of the world under lockdown orders, many people — especially those who live by themselves — are getting more time alone with their thoughts than they may be used to.
While some are finally pursuing passion projects they'd procrastinated on, others are finding it difficult to get much done at all.
"It's a strange revelation, during a time of social distancing, just how important a healthy relationship with yourself is becoming," Jen Elmquist, licensed marriage family therapist and author of the bestselling book "Relationship Reset," told Insider. "As life pauses and reorganizes, you have a unique opportunity to turn toward personal growth. By embracing this change, you can meet yourself, and others, in a brand new place."
Elmquist said this may not be easy and requires vulnerability as you face your fears and meet the darker sides of yourself that can show up under stress and loss.
"Everyone will grow in different ways based on their unique circumstances," Elmquist said. "Be kind to yourself during this time and move at a pace that keeps your self-care a top priority."
There has never been a better time to get to know yourself — intentionally or not, you'll see how you evolve day-to-day and week-to-week.
Here, 20 people share the main thing they've learned about themselves while self-isolating.
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