A Bored Person’s Guide to Becoming a Happy Hermit

Twitter indicates that many people struggle with being happy hermits. Which, to those of us who like being alone, is a mystery. But it’s okay. Hermiting is a skill you can practice as well as a mindset.

Years of working retail will turn even the hardiest person into someone who treasures their alone time. Here’s what I’ve learned over the years of moving to new cities where I don’t know anyone, and generally preferring the company of my computer anyway.