Harry Styles opens up about feeling 'uncomfortable' when not touring

Harry Styles has opened up about feeling "uncomfortable" when he wasn't touring.

The music star has admitted that earlier in his career, he felt restless when he spent long stretches of time at home.

Speaking to W Magazine, Harry explained that during his most recent break from touring, he learned to make more time for himself, whereas earlier in his career, time away from the stage made him feel uncomfortable.

"In the time that I took away from touring, I watered a side of my life I hadn't paid much attention to previously," he said. "Because I started so young, touring became so much of who I was."

"I would feel quite uncomfortable with stretches at home," the 32-year-old continued. "I didn't know what to do with myself sometimes."

The former One Direction star went on to share that, as time has gone on, he has become more grateful for both his life in the spotlight and his life away from it.

"Now I feel really fortunate to have this incredible job and creative environment, but also this life away from it that I'm excited to spend time in. I don't know that I had that before," he stated. "The idea of not touring is less frightening to me."

Harry also noted that he has learned more about who he is away from the stage.

"It feels quite special to be in it, bathe in it, and be aware it's not forever," he told the publication. "It doesn't come with this existentialism that it used to, when I was like, 'Who am I if I don't do this?'"

The star added, "I'm a little more comfortable with who I am if I'm not doing it, which makes touring a lot more enjoyable."

Harry's last major tour, Love On Tour, concluded in July 2023 after running for nearly two years. He has not announced any new tours, but he released his fourth solo album, Kiss All The Time. Disco, Occasionally, earlier this year.