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Campaign for Connection Articles
Loneliness Tool: the Connection Inventory Workbook
My research on loneliness led me to create the “Connection Inventory Workbook”, a practical tool to help you improve your […]
The Nature of Coaching
The following guest blog post was written by Cadi Lambert of Shine Life Coaching, introducing our ‘Conversations With’ discussion. She […]
Learn, Say, Act: Archive
Learn:
Feelings of loneliness, as well as a sad, empty feeling, can manifest as anger
Acts of service, helping out, is one of the best ways to combat loneliness
It’s a cruel twist of evolution, that the more lonely we feel, the more we isolate ourselves rather than going and connecting with people
Say:
Instead of “you know where I am” perhaps try saying “I’ll ring you on ….”
Instead of “what you should do is…” , try saying “how can I help?”
It’s a cruel twist of evolution, that the more lonely we feel, the more we isolate ourselves rather than going and connecting with people
Act:
Why not invite a friend to head out to a beauty spot? Take a flask of tea and enjoy the view.
Try a whole week without using the words “I need”.
Contact someone you’re missing, and ask them to join you for a cuppa – it can be virtual or in-person