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The Art of Being Alone: How to Enjoy Your Own Company Igor Reztsov

Duration
2H 31min
Language
Russian
Format
Category

Self-help & Personal development

What if loneliness isn't a disease, but a superpower you haven't learned to harness yet?

This audiobook is a profound exploration of the loneliness paradox, presented through the experience of a war correspondent who, after suffering traumatic stress, made a radical decision—to spend a year at a lighthouse station in the White Sea. What happened to him during 365 days of near-complete isolation so astounded an experienced psychologist — the book's author — that he decided to share this remarkable case of transformation with the world. The events described completely overturn conventional beliefs about the nature of loneliness and reveal an unexpected path to inner freedom that's accessible to each of us.

In today's world, we're terrified of being alone with ourselves. We fill every minute with communication, entertainment, endless activity. But what if this very behavior is robbing us of happiness?

After listening to this book, you will:

• Learn to distinguish between destructive loneliness and quality solitude;

• Master practical techniques for managing anxiety in isolation;

• Develop the skill of making important decisions in silence

• Create personal space for restoration and growth;

• Understand how to transform social exhaustion into a source of strength.

Based on real events and backed by scientific research, this audiobook contains step-by-step exercises, psychological tests, and proven methods for developing emotional resilience in any circumstances. The author shares not only the story of his patient's personal transformation but also professional insights from a psychologist with twenty years of experience.

Loneliness will no longer be your enemy. It will become your secret weapon in a world that has forgotten how to be quiet.

Are you ready to open the door to a world where silence speaks louder than words, and meeting yourself becomes the beginning of authentic life?

© 2025 AB Publishing (Audiobook): 9798894891712

Release date

Audiobook: August 15, 2025

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