Psychologies

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Q I’m single, have no children and I’ve never had a long-term, fulfilling relationship. I have a job that I enjoy, a loving family and close friends. However, as time goes by, I feel that my friends mean more to me than I do to them because I’m alway

Woman & Home Feel Good You

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Often, we’re our own harshest critics, and that negative voice in our head can seem louder when we’re alone. ‘Be kind and approach yourself as you would a friend in need, with patience and compassion,’ says Dr Arroll. Connecting with strangers can fe

Woman & Home

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I enjoyed the immense happiness of reading from an early age and it has enriched my whole life, predominantly in an emotional sense, but in an intellectual one, too. I know that I am lucky – not all children grow up with books in the house, which is

Good Health Choices Magazine NZ

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If you picture a lonely person, you probably imagine the elderly. But recent research paints a very different picture of loneliness in New Zealand and the western world. Far from being an issue confined to people in their later years, modern-day lone

NPR

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Dr. Vivek Murthy tells NPR: "The reality is that loneliness is a natural signal that our body gives us, similar to hunger, thirst. And that's how important human connection is."

STAT

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Dan Blazer and his wife were sheltering at home in North Carolina when their neighbors, a couple in their 50s, reached out by email last week to reassure the 76-year-old and his wife that they weren’t alone. Another couple phoned to check in. “We’re

Guideposts

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SO MANY PEOPLE ARE LONELY these days. Thanks to technology, we live in an increasingly interconnected world, but it sure doesn’t feel that way. Forty percent of Americans report that their social relationships are “not meaningful.” One fifth of peopl

NPR

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A new survey of 10,000 Americans finds 61% of us are lonely. Young people, men and those new at their jobs are some of the hardest hit.

The Atlantic

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Young people are among the loneliest of all Americans. Schools that teach kids how to deal with feelings of isolation could help put a dent in the epidemic.

Working Mother

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“Loneliness is different from being ‘alone’: You can be lonely even surrounded by people. The feeling I’m talking about stems from the sense that we can never fully share the truth of who we are.” Author Amy Tan Photo by: Jens Johnsson In 2002 after

Landscape Architecture Magazine

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As one might expect, the winners of Bubble Design Competitions’ Eliminate Loneliness challenge mostly offered ways to bring people together. Second prize went to a concept for umbrellas that hook together. A high-angle view shows a cluster of about 2

The Art of Healing

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Loneliness in adult life is experienced differently depending on age, according to a study published in the open access journal BMC Public Health. The research concludes that there can be no ‘one-size-fits-all’ approach to reducing loneliness, as fac

The Atlantic

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“How to Build a Life” is a biweekly column by Arthur Brooks, tackling questions of meaning and happiness. “Uneasy lies the head that wears a crown.” This is the most famous line in William Shakespeare’s play Henry IV, Part 2, spoken by the titular 15

Woman & Home Feel Good You

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I enjoyed the immense happiness of reading from an early age and it has enriched my whole life, predominantly in an emotional sense, but in an intellectual one, too. I know that I am lucky – not all children grow up with books in the house, which is

The Australian Women's Weekly

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It’s a clear sunny day on Sydney’s northern beaches when a 95-year-old man flings his walking cane in the air and breaks into a run, his first in many years, in a determined attempt to win a competitive relay race. His companion, a beaming four-year-

Futurity

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Young people hooked on their smartphones may have an increased risk for depression and loneliness, researchers report. A growing body of research has identified a link between smartphone dependency and symptoms of depression and loneliness. However,

Guideposts

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Huntington, West Virginia IN MY 45 YEARS AS A REGISTERED nurse, I’ve seen how chronic illness and pain can isolate people, taking over their lives until it seems as if there’s no room for friends or family, even God. I know firsthand how dealing with

Girlfriend Australia

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You know those times where you’re sitting alone in your room and you’re scrolling mindlessly through Instagram and all you see are people living their best lives? How does that make you feel? Tbh, we’ve done it and it makes us feel lonely, especially

Woman & Home Feel Good You

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It’s ironic how even though we’re more connected than ever, we are a nation that’s never been more lonely. It doesn’t matter how old you are, nobody is immune to loneliness. And, despite being traditionally seen as an epidemic associated with the eld

Los Angeles Times

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It's hard to imagine how some people stave off loneliness in Los Angeles. Nearly a third of the city's households consist of one person, according to the latest census numbers. They include young and old, rich and poor, and some particularly isolated

You South Africa

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TIME alone. When was the last time you had some? If you have kids to take care of, chances are it’s a luxury you rarely have. And of course with lockdown largely keeping us confined to our homes for the past months, time alone was particularly hard t

New Zealand Woman’s Weekly

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One initiative already being rolled out in the UK to combat loneliness is the Pocket Parks programme that transforms unused spaces into green areas where people can join voluntary groups and interact with neighbours. But inroads can be made into lone

Women's Health Australia

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ANSWER: Way more than you think When you picture a lonely person.who sprnings to mind? Maybe it's an elderly man grocery shopping For one.perhaps solo teenager.but here's the truth: it's actually most likely to be you It’s young women who are really

WHO

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Maintaining strong social connections is one of the best things we can do for our mental health. But in an age of social distancing and back-and-forth lockdowns, the pandemic has seen many of us spend more time alone than ever before. An Australian s

New Zealand Woman’s Weekly

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US research found the late 20s are when people make choices that affect the rest of their lives, such as deciding on a career, partner and where they will settle. Those decisions can create pressure and a sense of isolation, particularly if people fe

New Zealand Woman’s Weekly

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If you picture a lonely person, you probably imagine the elderly. But recent research paints a very different picture of loneliness in New Zealand and the western world. Far from being an issue confined to people in their later years, modern-day lone

Chat Passion

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With summer on the horizon, we all want to make sure we’re feeling our best and honey could be the natural remedy we need. It’s rich in natural antioxidants and has been said to help lower blood pressure and help improve cholesterol. Want to feel the

Horticulture

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SOME TIME AGO I read an article that suggested that chronic loneliness is becoming more common despite technology providing easy ways to connect and communicate with one another. In it a young woman explained that she has plenty of friends and family

Pick Me Up Special

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Loneliness can become problematic when we become consumed or overwhelmed by it. The more you can be at ease with loneliness and avoid identifying with the associated thoughts and emotions, the less painful it can be. Take a moment to step back, l

Chat Passion

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In a world more connected than ever before, it can be hard to unravel why it is you feel alone. The truth is, loneliness affects us all at some point in our lives. In her new book UnLonely (£8.99, Amazon) health and wellbeing specialist Claire Chambe