Everyone experiences loneliness at some time in their life. It could come after a divorce or a break up, or after moving to a new area, or when we have spent too much time on our own, whether that’s due to age, illness, or, as with the COVID-19 pandemic, social restrictions.

Loneliness, What? 

When we feel lonely, a common tendency is to escape the feeling and look for an external distraction. It could be something as simple as taking out your phone in a public place to appear busy. Or maybe you cancel social plans because you’re exhausted, only to stay home and mindlessly scroll online for hours.

How do you know it? 

Find a greater sense of ease with the situation and circumstance you’re in by learning to look inward and investigate feelings of loneliness.Try to listen to podcasts or talks that you find relaxing and Soothing.

Feel more connected to the world around you.

There are so many reasons by which we feel lonely. Only real common denominator is the feeling itself. “ In some ways, the antidote to loneliness is to be more present ” says Andy. “Not caught up in the story of loneliness, but rather resting in the present moment.”

Understanding what it is!

Meditation can help lessen the impact of loneliness, and the more we practice, the more we allow ourselves to feel the benefits.When you are feeling overwhelmed by loneliness, it can always be helpful to stop, take a minute, and take a few deep breaths.Those breaths can calm you like nothing else.

Meditation for combating loneliness

Many of us don’t know how to spend our alone time in a positive and meaningful way. As you practice sitting with yourself, you’ll gradually begin to free the mind, learn self-Compassion, better understand what it means to be independent, and keep the bleaker thoughts around loneliness at bay.

Make your alone time more meaningful.

As isolated and disconnected as you might feel, the experience of loneliness doesn’t mean you have to be cut off from the world. 

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Personal Development

How to deal with loneliness - Headspace

A majority of people live an ordinary life. A few people, however, make it extraordinary by giving it a beautiful meaning. Whatever they do has a purpose that transforms them, their surroundings, and, ultimately society. Those who live a meaningful life are happier and their every day is an exciting journey. You should also find purpose and meaning in your life and for that, it is never too late.

How to "lead" life meaningfully

Know what is important for you to lead a happy, prosperous and contented life. You may note down your top 5 things or top 10 things that you believe are the crux of how you want to spend your life. All such ideas would give a new meaning to your life once you start pursuing them.

Understand What You Like To Do.

Stay aware of yourself. Stay mindful of what you do at all times and even in your free time.

Stay Conscious.

It is futile to chase multifarious goals in a day. That won’t lead anywhere. Collect all your energy and place them on one particular aim. With such attention, you will become able to lessen the stress linked with efforts.

Collect your energy.

Compassion could give the greatest meaning to your life since it leads to ultimate happiness. Look around yourself you will see scores of people who need your support and help. Do something for them, talk to them about their problems and needs. You can show them the right path in life and through this small gesture, you can give something back to society.

Practice Compassion & Give it.

Remember, at any stage of life, it would be gracious to be able to say- ‘I took many small actions that made life a little easier and better for others and that gave great meaning to my life.’

How to deal with loneliness - Headspace

Live a Meaningful Life

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