Summary:
Humans are social creatures and being lonely is almost inevitable in a person’s lifetime. What people often don’t realize is, there’s no need to feel the loneliness — there are always people around who are willing to connect. Today’s podcast episode is about the 6 steps on how to get out of loneliness. Tune in as Joseph lists down these 6 steps and his tips in overcoming this feeling.
Time Stamped Show Notes:
● 00:01 – Introduction to Mind Your Mind Podcast
● 00:27 – Today’s episode is about the 6 steps out of loneliness
● 00:42 – Loneliness is REAL
● 00:54 – “Loneliness and the feeling of being unwanted is the most terrible poverty” — Mother Teresa
● 01:13 – Loneliness is something that people experience
● 01:54 – Step 1: Acknowledge your feelings
● 02:25 – Step 2: Self-Talk
● 03:39 – Step 3: Find meaning and focus
● 05:01 – Step 4: Look at your social setting
o 05:37 – Social media does NOT take the place of friendships
● 05:56 – Step 5: Have a default reading, walking, and talking list
● 06:35 – Step 6: Do something kind to yourself or to another person
● 08:01 – Loneliness is NORMAL
● 08:14 – Connect with us at Mind Your Mind
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