More than half of Americans say ‘alone time’ is essential to their mental well-being. Experts weigh in on balancing social interactions with personal needs this holiday season.

For some holiday revelers, that is. But for others, no matter what traditions they plan to observe this winter, the season is more of a stress fest. The majority of Americans (56%) say adequate alone time is a critical component of their mental health—yet nearly half (46%) don’t get it during the winter holidays.

Researchers suggest taking a break from your phone, spending a few extra minutes in the car before you enter your home, going to a movie solo or enjoying a drink and a good book in a coffee shop to settle your body and mind.

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That’s the big takeaway from a new survey commissioned by The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center and College of Medicine. For the survey, researchers polled more than 1,000 adults and found that 46 percent said they don’t get the alone time they need during the holiday season.