No one likes to feel lonely. But it can be the driving force for meaningful human connections. We have a few tips on how you can accept and cope with your loneliness, especially during quarantine, and utilize it to become a better friend and citizen.
*Disclaimer: All our information is based on research and personal experience, and we cannot guarantee that these tips will completely eradicate your feeling of loneliness. If the feeling of loneliness persists and is becoming overwhelming, please talk to a mental health professional.
Before watching the video below, here are some specific prompts to help you self-reflect and discover your unique social preferences, pinpointing the reasons behind your feeling of loneliness.
What do you already know about your socializing preferences?
Do you prefer physically seeing your friends or do you prefer texting? How about calling?
Do you prefer to hang out one-on-one with people or in groups?
Have there been any major life changes in your life recently? If so, do you feel adequate support from the people around you?
What are ways that you fulfill your social needs every day? Are you satisfied with the results?
This YouTube video was made during the COVID-19 pandemic, but the ideas and tips are also applicable to normal life out of quarantine whenever you are feeling lonely. We explained the scientific/evolutionary basis of loneliness, our personal encounters with loneliness, and practical action plans to overcome loneliness.
This Instagram post explains why we feel lonely:
This Instagram post explains how to take action and combat your loneliness:
Anita and Lillian
The Sustainable Success Team
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