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Loneliness is a universal experience and part of being human. 33% of adults surveyed in 29 countries experienced loneliness. 40 million Americans experience loneliness every year.
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You have the power to make changes and be proactive to alleviate your loneliness.
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You are cared for. Your friends care. Your family cares. Support groups care. Therapists care. You can get support, all you have to do is reach out.
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There is strength in relationships. You deserve to tap into that strength.
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Talk about your feeling with others. Express your loneliness. Expression takes the power away from loneliness and returns it to you.
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Repeat that to yourself and do it often. There is empowerment in this statement.
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Embrace your alone time. Take advantage of the quite to reconnect with yourself, your needs and your desires. Relish your time with yourself.
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Be who you are. Love who you are unconditionally. Embrace your unique self, always and forever.
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Tap into positive energy. Be around positive people. Know you can be happy if you just say yes.
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Feelings pass. Feelings have no power over you. Feelings cannot destroy you. Feelings are like ships that pass in the night.
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Give others the gift of you and make those deep connections that will benefit you and others.
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I can give myself love, patience and kindness. I deserve to ask for it from others.