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The "Me" Brand
We were taught all through the 80s and 90s to say, “We” and “Us” before “I”. It was all about giving credit to your peers before yourself. But how were we supposed to stand out above and beyond the rest? You didn’t, and if you did try, you were considered ruthless, untrusting or self ...
Broken New Year's Resolutions!
So it’s been a few months since you made those New Year resolutions and how many are still a daily priority? Probably not many. Why does this happen? Well, I’m here to tell you a few of the most common mistakes made by folks. But first, let’s learn a bit about where this undelivered over ...
Act Two The Play Of Life
Are We Aging or Just Beginning the Next Act in Our Play of Life At age 50, Jane Fonda said, “I’m not getting old I’m just starting Act III in a beautiful love story with myself and its future”. Unfortunately most of us feel we are stage left 15 rows back, sitting directly behind someone who ...
Are We Aging or Just Beginning the Next Act in Our Play of Life
The “Me” Brand We were taught all through the 80s and 90s to say, “we” and “us” before “I”. It was all about giving credit to your peers before yourself. But, by doing this how were we supposed to stand out, above and beyond the rest? You didn’t and if you did try you were considered ...
Trying Too Hard
One of the big surprises that happened when I conducted a loneliness intervention program was that lonely people weren’t just your shy, withdrawn, wallflower type, but that lonely people can also be quite outgoing, extroverted, and friendly. Usually the shy, introverted ones feel like the outgoing, extroverted ones would never had felt lonely, when in fact they do experience a great deal of loneliness.
The Cure for Loneliness
When you hear the stories of the lonely, especially those that have been experiencing loneliness for a long period of time, one thing stands out quite clearly: There is usually no readily available one shot answer to helping them get out of loneliness. Of course, if you ask lonely folks what's the way out of loneliness, I'm sure at least 80% of them would say, finding a romantic partner. That is what most people seem to need, one person who will love and care for them the way no one is currently doing and arguably has done in their past.
Since when is "lonely" a dirty word?
A recent article just came out by The Express (http://bit.ly/ucA8M5) discussing Esther Rantzen's new mission to raise awareness about loneliness. Esther Rantzen (http://www.estherrantzen.net/) is a TV-star and wife of the late film-maker Desmond Wilcox. What's interesting about Mrs. Rantzen's new focus is the push back she has received from family, friends, and professionals.
Feeling Lonely? Then go join a club
In the Lonely Quiz on my Web of Loneliness website (http://www.webofloneliness.com), I ask if joining a club is one of the most effective ways of treating individuals who are chronically lonely. Only 34% of the people answered this question correctly. The correct answer for this question is no, joining a club is not a very effective way of treating chronic loneliness.
I found my partner, now what?
If you have take The Lonely Quiz on the Web of Loneliness (http://www.webofloneliness.com/the-lonely-quiz.html), there is one question on there that asks if having a romantic partner is one of the most effective ways of permanently curing loneliness. Not surprisingly, 67% of those answering said that it is true, a romantic partner is an effective way of permanently curing loneliness. And, as you will see after you have answered the question, I said that it is not, in fact, true.
Is Binge Eating Making You Feel Alone?
If you have Binge Eating Disorder, you understand the feelings of loneliness. You know what it is like to live in a secret world that no one knows about. You have a big secret, but no one is allowed to see that side of you. At restaurants with friends, you order just the right amount of food ...If you have Binge Eating Disorder, you understand the feelings of loneliness. You know what it is like to live in a secret world that no one knows about. You have a big secret, but no one is allowed to see that side of you.
Minding Your Aloneness
I needed to come up with something “catchy” for my book, “AloneAbility: Learning to Embrace Your Aloneness” – so I was thinking about how I tell my readers that they have to be proactive when it comes to their aloneness. You’ve got to plan things out ahead of time; don’t want to be caught home alone with no one to hang out with on a Saturday night or a big holiday weekend or your birthday! So I decided on “Mind your aloneness, if you mind your aloneness.” Get it?
Cultivating Wellbeing through Friendships
Relationships are at the core of our human experience. They form our support system and are instrumental to our success and wellbeing. Within a healthy relationship, we can be our true selves. This means that we can share our dreams, goals, and ambitions as well as our fears, conce s, and traumas. The more we open up, the more the friendship has a chance to grow. Falling back on our friendships during tough times is a privilege we all wish for. Similarly, celebrating small victories or major milestones with friends is an ongoing source of joy and is crucial to our wellbeing.