It is essential that we have at least one quiet moment during the day be on our own, to meditate, a time to simply chill and relax.
My quiet moment, well one of them, is a trip to the bar in the morning for a cappuccino or latte. I take a book, or notebook to write up a dream or two, I have been doing this for years and love those moments to myself. Even though people come and go, it is as if their hustle and bustle have nothing to do with me and I can focus on my writing or my book.
It helps to set up the day with the right mood, usually I go after a swim so that hot drink and sit down is very welcome.