According to an article written by María Alejandra Morgado and published by Mejor con Salud, the honjok It has become relevant worldwide, being a South Korean practice in which stereotypes and traditions are left aside.
The portal points out that this new lifestyle is a decision of those people who choose to live and do different activities alone, that is, without the company of someone, focusing on themselves, leaving aside the concepts of marriage and family of more fingers. However, social relationships are not affected, because it is not a question of social isolation.
Today society has changed and its core has been reduced to one; however, it is important to specify that the human being is a social subject, that is, he needs to be in a community.
How can loneliness affect a person?
In an article, the National Institutes of Health reports that loneliness can affect a person’s health, causing conditions such as high blood pressure, Alzheimer’s, among others.
It is important to mention, once again, that interacting with others is vital for mental health, so it contributes to your emotional and perhaps physical state.
continuing, the ‘honjok’is a loneliness that is chosen, but not imposed, that encompasses three momentsspecifies the publication of Better with Health:
- Take some time to spend with yourself while drinking.
- Go out to eat alone, avoiding the looks or comments that may arise from not being in company.
- Finally, carry out different activities, such as traveling or going to the movies, without the company of someone.
Among the supposed benefits that this lifestyle can bring, it is considered that self-esteem can be benefited, since, as the Mayo Clinic points out, it is reflected in the behavior and thoughts of a person and their environment.
The research entity of the United States defines self-esteem as: “general opinion about yourself”, considered healthy when there is harmony with oneself.
In addition, it points out that self-esteem is a process that is built from childhood with some factors that can influence, such as age, experiences, relationships and thoughts, among others.
- A person with good self-esteem has a respectful concept of himself and his abilities, without hiding his mistakes.
- A person with low self-esteem may have little appreciation of their person and everything that makes it up, that is, their abilities, for example.
The Mayo Clinic ensures that a person with a healthy self-esteem can feel safe and their relationships will influence them in a healthy way, without the fear of the comments of others when they make their opinions known. Likewise, it highlights the value that people with good self-esteem have to face different situations that generate stress.
A movement that spread in networks
Such has been the rise of this movement that, at the time, those who participated or participate in it, labeled several of their publications with the #honjok.
“It’s a beautiful lifestyle. You come to understand that you never ate alone as long as you have yourself #honjok #happines #mindcontrol #Mindfulness #spirituality #lifestyle,” one Twitter user wrote.
Finally, the writer Francie Haley published a book where she reviews the experience of the people who adopted the honjok like your lifestyle and the benefits that are in it. Therefore, it is important to contribute not only to mental health, but also to physical health that can counteract disorders such as depression and anxiety.
‘Honjok’: what is this new lifestyle that invites you to get to know yourself?