#7 Why we feel lonely and what we can do about it

SolitudeWhen you choose to spend time alone in solitude it can be an excellent way of (re)connecting with yourself.LonelinessLoneliness is that sense of disconnection with other people, and a sense of belonging.Steps you can take to feel less lonely.Look at who you spend your time with and consider how that is making your feel and just honestly think about maybe making some changes in the people who you hang out withDoing something for others can be a great way to feel better and to actually add some meaning to your lifeIf it’s possible, talk to someone about how you feel, that doesn’t matter if that is someone from your friends or family or if it’s just someone from a hotline where there are people dedicated to listen to youRealize that what you are feeling, those feelings of loneliness, that that is a sign that something is not right in your life and that it needs to changeBe aware that suffering from loneliness can cause serious risk to your health, both mental and physical Timestamp1:27 Solitude3:44 Loneliness7:17 What to do against loneliness7:48 Building meaningful connections8:54 Who you spend time with11:48 Doing something for others13:04 Tell people how you feel13:57 Loneliness is a sign that something needs to change14:47 Know the mental and physical risks of loneliness15:44 SummarySupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/inthrivert) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.