Let's Fight Loneliness
Do you ever feel lonely? I hate admitting the feeling of loneliness because it feels so shameful or pathetic but I refuse to believe that and speak that over us. Loneliness happens. Life gets busy for all of us so let’s work on flipping the narrative of loneliness!
Here are some thing you can do when you are feeling lonely-
Check in on a friend- If you are feeling lonely maybe someone else is feeling that way too. Instead of waiting for your phone to ring, pick up your phone and check in on a friend. A simple, “Hey, how's it going?!” Or “I am running to grab a coffee. Can I bring you one?” This opens up the door to have conversation and love with your friend!
Meet up for coffee- Set up a time to hang out with a friend. This one seems obvious but actually getting something on the calendar can be tricky. Stick with it. Get something set up! Coffee, happy hour, birthday lunch, dinner or brunch? I don’t care what you do with a group or 1-1. Just set something up! See you people, hug a friend!
Get out of the house- With the work from home model sticking around for so many of us, something I have been forcing myself to do is to get out of the house. To work from a restaurant or coffee shop. I love being home but I know when I am fighting feelings of loneliness I need to get out of my bubble and be around people. If you can’t work from a coffee shop try taking a real lunch break out at least once a week. Spice up your work day!
Put your phone down- I am SUPER guilty of this and it's something I am really working on. When we are in line at the grocery store, coffee shop or target. Don’t scroll. Look around and say Hi to people around you. Compliment the mom in those cute leggings. Smile at the family behind you. Be aware and present. It’s amazing how a friendly face fights loneliness.
Try a new gym, or class- Again let’s spice up your routine and day. If we are feeling lonely it may be because we are feeling stuck or in a rut. So try something new, a new yoga class, that new cycle gym or HITT class?! Try it! You might like it, and I met some of my very best friends at the gym!!
