As an introvert, you probably know better than anyone else what it means to be alone in the crowd, i.e. to feel like a stranger to the people around you. Why do the quiet ones experience this feeling? The festive season is among those times of the year when we…
Introverts are perfectly fine spending time on their own. Moreover, alone time is a vital need for our mental wellbeing. But did you know that introverts can feel lonely too? You may be already aware of that. Of course, I could say that we introverts are so self-sufficient that we…
It can sound paradoxical, but loneliness has become incredibly prevalent in our world of constant connection. Why are we feeling as lonely and depressed as never before? Maybe these quotes about loneliness will help us understand why. What Is Loneliness? Most people mistakenly associate loneliness with being alone, having no…
I often feel like I don’t belong anywhere in this world. If you are reading this article, it probably means that you feel this way too and are looking for answers. When you lack a sense of belonging, it can be painful. It may indicate underlying problems you've been ignoring…
Loneliness can affect people at any stage of their lives. However, as we get older, the fundamentals of life and death mean we become more vulnerable to loneliness. From retirement to bereavement, ill health, and physical distance from loved ones, common causes of loneliness can mount up as we age.…
Being alone and being lonely are two different things. Learn how to deal with loneliness during this trying time. There’s nothing wrong with living alone. However, when quarantine happens, being alone may not be as comfortable as it once was. Even when we’re our only company at home, we can…
In these wildly unexpected times, we’re all experiencing loneliness in a way we’ve never done before. Social isolation and loneliness are brand new to most of us and even the most introverted amongst us aren't having much fun anymore. As humans, we’re social creatures, we love to be around others.…
Loneliness is more widespread today than ever before. In our modern world, we are staying virtually connected all the time but feel more detached from each other in real life. Many people find themselves socially and emotionally lonely, but few know what spiritual loneliness is. Recent events have further heightened…
From the UK to the US and all the way to India, numerous studies confirm links between social media and loneliness, depression, and anxiety. But how can social media use cause social isolation? Why is social media so bad for our mental health? And does this mean we need to…
Loneliness is something we’re all familiar with. It’s almost a compulsory part of the human experience. But, did you know that there are many different types and causes of loneliness? Loneliness isn’t just one blanket feeling, it can be brought on by all sorts of experiences, not just from being…
