Loneliness is a feeling most individuals struggle with at sometime in their life. In our childhood it happens as you move from school to school. As a young adult you may struggle with loneliness adjusting to a new college environment or taking a new job away from family and friends. You can also feel lonely in a relationship if you are with an individual that is emotionally unavailable.
Emotional and social loneliness
Emotional or social loneliness is what most people experience. Social loneliness is due to a lack of a social network. This evolves when an individual has a more introverted or shy personality. This can also be the workaholic or the individual that has moved to a new area and needs to develop friendships. Emotional loneliness happens when there is an absence of emotional intimacy in your relationships. Research reports that "unfulfilling intimate relationships" are the highest cause of loneliness in American culture today.
Create a plan
If you should find yourself in this situation ask yourself a few questions:
What am I doing or thinking to create these feelings of loneliness?
What is the best way to reach out and connect with people today?
What is something that I can do for others today?
You should create a plan of action that can create positive thoughts for you. Your plan should get you involved with other people that share the same interests as you. It could be an organization of service or just a hobby that interests you. You can also journal to process your thoughts to clarify your plan and interests or find comfort in your prayer life. Take positive steps to help yourself. The only thing you have control of is your mind, body and spirit. Take the positive steps to take care of your personal needs today.
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