(单词翻译:单击)
There is beauty in being alone.
独处是一件美妙的事情。
Even if you're not an introvert, spending time with yourself is something non-introverts tend to forget to do. But there are huge perks.
即便你并不是一个内向的人，你或许也常常会忘记和自己相处。但是独处也是有益的。
While you may enjoy every second you're surrounded by people
你或许很享受别人围绕在你周围的每一秒，
it's important to sit back and relax every once in a while but some meantime. Here are 9 reasons why.
但偶尔休息放松一下也很重要。以下是独处的9个理由。
1. There's nothing like knowing exactly who you are.
1. 什么都没有认识自己更加重要。
We sometimes struggle to find words when we are asked about ourselves.
有时当有人问起关于我们的事情时，我们努力地想要找出几个词形容自己。
Does your mind ever go blank when someone asks what your hobbies are?
当别人询问你的兴趣爱好时，你大脑是否也会一片空白呢？
Take a moment to reflect upon yourself and your interests, connect with yourself
花点时间自我反省，想想自己的兴趣是什么，与自我相连
so you can better connect with others through spending time alone.
这样你可以更好的和他人建立相联系。
2. You become more independent.
2. 你会变得更加独立。
Relying on others when you're feeling down doesn't usually work.
心情低落的时候依赖他人通常都起不到作用。
People might be unavailable or unable to help you when you need it
当你需要时，他们可能给不了你帮助
and you take the time to be by yourself, you learn to be emotionally self-sufficient.
你要花时间独处，借此学会在情感上自我满足。
It will take the burden of worry off your shoulders, to be able to set your mind to something and count on yourself to get it done.
这样可以减轻你的忧虑，让你可以专心于其他事情，并依靠自己完成这件事。
This is especially true when dealing with your problems because of --
当你在处理自己的问题时，这一点尤为正确，因为—
3. Nobody else knows you better than you do.
3. 没人比你更了解自己。
No one but yourself has been through everything you have
经历这一切的人是你
nor do they always know what's going on in your head like you do.
别人也不是你肚子里的蛔虫。
Thus, it might be difficult for them to completely understand how something affects you.
所以要别人完全理解这些事情对你的影响是件难事。
Take some time alone to comprehend your feelings, you'll gain a deeper understanding of others, too.
花些时间独处，理解自己的情感，你也将更好的理解别人。
4. You don't have to be afraid to be you.
4. 你不必害怕做自己。
There's nothing quite like not caring what anyone else thinks and just being yourself.
最重要的是不要在意他的人想法，只做自己。
It's tough to do that when you're surrounded by people though,
虽然被别人围绕的我们很难做自己，
the only place you can truly achieve that is when no one's around.
但唯一一个可以做自己的时刻就是你独自一个人时候。
Relieve the stress from everyday life by enjoying your time however makes you happiest.
通过享受自己最欢乐的时光，释放每日的压力。
Allow yourself to be vulnerable when you're on your own.
独处的时候，允许自己的脆弱。
5. Sexual exploration.
5. 性探索。
Not everyone likes to talk about this not to mention partake in it.
没人喜欢谈论这个话题，更别说参与其中了。
But a very important part of self-discovery is getting to know every inch of yourself, in and out.
但是自我发现的一个非常重要的部分是慢慢了解自己的每一寸，由内而外。
How can you expect a future partner to know what feels good for you when you don't your own body.
连你都不了解自己的身体，还怎么期待未来的另一半取悦你呢。
It's important to be comfortable exploring every bit of yourself before letting anyone else do it.
重要的是在此之前，探索自己身体的每一寸。
6. Strengthen your appreciation for the little things.
6. 感激那些小确幸。
This may sound cliche but it's very true
听起来像是陈词滥调，但事实就是如此。
Whether it's stopping to marvel at the beauty of the world around you while a soft wind breezes through your hair,
不论是在微风拂起你的发时停下脚步惊讶于世界的美丽
turning on relaxing music and enjoying it with every fiber of your being
还是打开轻松的音乐，让自己沉浸其中
or just going on a walk and treating yourself to ice cream.
或是散散步，给自己买个冰淇淋。
The little things will ultimately bring you the most joy. Cherish these times with yourself, they matter.
这些小事最终将给你带来最大的欢乐。珍惜和自己相处的时光，他们很重要。
7. Free your mind from negativity.
7. 摆脱消极的想法。
Life is coming for all of us. Take a moment of your day to sit back and relax,
每个人都要经历生活。花时间休息放松一下，
reflect on the things you're thankful for and forget about the things that are getting you down.
反思那些让你感激的事情，忘记那些让你沮丧的事情。
You'll have the time to work them out and you have to give yourself time to work them out as well
会有时间解决这些问题的，而且你也需要给自己时间去解决它们
but just for a moment breathe, sit back and laugh a little.
但是花时间深呼吸，休息一下笑一笑。
8. Allow yourself to recognize your weaknesses.
8. 让自己认识到自己的缺点。
We're all imperfect beings. Part of what makes this imperfection so great is how much room for improvement we have.
我们都是不完美的生物。这种不完美之所以如此美妙是因为我们可以有进步的空间。
When we analyze our flaws, we give ourselves the opportunity to work on how to better ourselves as human beings.
当我们分析自己的缺点时，我们给了自己一个机会了解如何让自己变成更好的人。
If you give yourself enough time you can do anything.
如果给自己充足的时间，你什么事都能办到。
And lastly 9. You get to do what you want.
9. 了解自己的想要什么。
Being with friends is great, this video isn't trying to disprove that.
和朋友呆在一起很棒，本期视频并不是要否认这一点。
We are saying that you should value your time alone, use it as an opportunity to just be.
我们要说的是你应该重视和自己独处的时间，利用这个机会。
At times you may want to do something by yourself, take on a new hobby or indulge in an obscure thing you're into.
有时你或许想独自完成某些事情，比如找一个新的爱好或是让自己沉浸在自己热爱的事情中。
Whatever you want to do, do it as long as you get to do it for yourself.
不论你想做什么，那就去做吧，只要你是为自己的而做。
What are some reasons you value your alone time?
你是为什么而重视自己的独处时间的呢？
