{"id":6770,"date":"2022-12-27T04:47:17","date_gmt":"2022-12-27T04:47:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.theblogchatter.com\/BeStorified\/?p=6770"},"modified":"2022-12-29T04:48:40","modified_gmt":"2022-12-29T04:48:40","slug":"combating-loneliness-with-ease","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.theblogchatter.com\/BeStorified\/health\/combating-loneliness-with-ease\/","title":{"rendered":"Combating loneliness with ease"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><em><strong>This is a contribution post by&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.theblogchatter.com\/user\/jasminebhatia\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Jasmine Bhatia<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>Modernization and Digitalisation have brought us a long way in terms of development. However, the other side of the story is it has also made us far apart from each other. A bug that bites us in many ways is \u2018Loneliness.\u2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The feeling of being alone Is depressing and needs an exit from being trapped and left alone.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theblogchatter.com\/BeStorified\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/fantasy-g7bb073e94_1280-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"loneliness\" class=\"wp-image-6773\" width=\"688\" height=\"688\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.theblogchatter.com\/BeStorified\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/fantasy-g7bb073e94_1280-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.theblogchatter.com\/BeStorified\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/fantasy-g7bb073e94_1280-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.theblogchatter.com\/BeStorified\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/fantasy-g7bb073e94_1280-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.theblogchatter.com\/BeStorified\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/fantasy-g7bb073e94_1280-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.theblogchatter.com\/BeStorified\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/fantasy-g7bb073e94_1280.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 688px) 100vw, 688px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The ironical picture<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Facebook pictures and Instagram posts are flooded with pictures and posts of fun, enjoyment, and thrill in life. But, ironically at times, this reveals something else, and the real picture is much more different. The 2-minute smile for the camera doesn\u2019t last long on quite a few faces. In fact, even in a big circle of friends and family, there are those silent moments that pinch deeply.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This can lead to disinterest, detachment, and extreme cases, loneliness can also be relayed to physical and mental issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><em>Loneliness doesn\u2019t harm at once,<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>It slowly spreads and paralyses the mind,<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>To function in the right Approach.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Prevention is always better than cure<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Loneliness is a feeling that sulks us by a small degree each moment. However, it cannot be ignored, and a few preventive steps can be taken to avoid the situation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>Keep a check on the schedule of the day <\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Success is the goal of the masses. But, the problem is most of the time, we get pulled off by work, so much that when we reach the top and look behind, we find ourselves lonely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The step we ought to take In this case is:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" type=\"1\">\n<li>To stay grounded even when we are at the peak stage of our life.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Not wait for a fixed time to mingle and indulge in activities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Have a balanced life with a combination of self-time, social time, work time, and spiritual time.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>Date with self<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Being surrounded by people is a good thing but the fact is, every individual is left alone one day. Life is uncertain and the void space kills more than death.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This empty feeling cannot be filled with the company from the outer world. The only company it can find to feel solace is the company with self.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The preventive step that can be taken is:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" type=\"1\">\n<li>Plan no schedule and no meeting space days.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Spend time with the self without any source of entertainment.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Practice some time of Detachment in attachment.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>Identify your area of interest<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Every person is different and the likings of each one are different. One need not wait for being lonely to explore avenues. Joining a club or course of our interests, developing our hobby of gardening or any art form, Volunteering in any way. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These small but profound lifestyle changes must be followed regularly even when we are busy or occupied in our lives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" type=\"1\">\n<li>Plan and divide the day into a fun and interesting activities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Acknowledge the emotions.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Welcome every stage of life with positivity<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>To learn a new form of art or any skill, a desire and free time are essential. Similarly, only when we are alone do we find our true selves. Loneliness has been termed a blessing in disguise. We are one step away from our inner souls in times of loneliness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Situational demand:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" type=\"1\">\n<li>A practical approach to every situation in life.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The pain of loneliness seems smaller with optimism as an acceptance.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Spirituality that makes us calm and poised.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Our lives are completely our responsibility. Seeking help and talking to people from the outer world will help. But nobody can accompany and encourage us to take action more than ourselves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>Self-care, self-love, and embracing one\u2019s own company is the real strength of life!<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>Jasmine Bhatia is a blogger, volunteer, home maker, learner and an optimistic person by nature.&nbsp;She believes our life is a beautiful creation of the universe given to each one of us and each day is blessed with new&nbsp;thoughts, new opportunities, new challenges and new learning from every little cell of life.&nbsp;Her articles are written with a motive to re-fill the dose of positivity and believe in the beauty of the lessons of life that it gives to all of us.&nbsp;Find her on&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/JasmineBhatia16\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Twitter<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><em>If you want to share anything on a topic you care deeply for, send us your submission. 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