Why Do Leaders Feel Lonely? 3 Ways To Cope with LonelinessAre you a leader feeling the weight of loneliness on your shoulders? You are not alone. In the world of leadership, it is common for those at the helm to grapple with a sense of isolation. In this article, we will delve into the reasons why leaders often struggle with loneliness, and provide three strategies to cope with loneliness and find greater connection in your leadership journey.
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Can Perfectionism Lead to Loneliness? A Therapist ExplainsDo you feel like no matter how hard you try, you just can't seem to shake the feeling of loneliness? You are not alone. Loneliness is a common issue that affects people of all ages and backgrounds. But what if I told you that there might be a deeper reason behind your loneliness? As a therapist, I have seen firsthand how perfectionism and loneliness can be a toxic combination, creating a vicious cycle that is tough to break. In this article, we will explore how perfectionism and loneliness are linked, and more importantly, what you can do to cope with it. Why Do We Feel Lonely? 3 Tips to Cope with LonelinessImagine this: you are at a party surrounded by people, laughter fills the air, and yet, you feel an overwhelming sense of emptiness inside. Or maybe you are scrolling through your social media feed, seeing pictures of friends' outings and gatherings, and you can't shake off the feeling of isolation. Loneliness can hit us even when we are seemingly connected to others, leaving us wondering why we feel this way. As humans, we are wired for social connection, and when that need is unmet, it can take a toll on our mental and emotional well-being. In this article, we will delve into the heart of loneliness, exploring why it occurs and how we can cope with it in our everyday lives. Lonely Men: Do Men Feel Lonelier than Women?In general, men and women experience and handle emotions differently- both in how emotions are experienced and how they are expressed. According to a study, men have higher emotional experience, while women have more emotional expressivity. However this varies depending on the type of emotion. One such emotion experienced by both genders is loneliness. But do both men and women experience loneliness similarly? Is one gender more likely to experience loneliness over the other? Let's find out. Lonely vs Alone: What is Loneliness & How To Overcome It
Lonely as an expat? Not anymore!Once upon a time, there was a man called Odysseus, the king of Ithaca who fought for a decade in the war of Troy together with his men. After the war, he started his trip back home but unfortunately, he and his 12 ships were driven off course by storms and angry gods. During 10 years of adventures, Odysseus got stranded in places which were alluring, but still didn’t feel like home. He lost all his men but survived all the challenges put before him, and, in the end, he reached Ithaca. Alone. There’s something really sad about Christmas. You can see it in all these commercials with families gathered around the table, blissfully celebrating the festive days with their loved ones, exchanging perfectly-wrapped presents next to shiny Christmas trees, with everyone smiling and feeling so lucky to have each other. What??? You can’t see it yet? To give you a hint: Loneliness is an ongoing process characterized by the lack of emotional proximity with one’s family and social circles. In other words, it's the feeling of disconnection from others but also from our Self. And although loneliness has been mainly identified as a painful reality for the older people, lately we see how much of a challenge it has been for other age groups as well. “The lonely expat.” Is there such a term? Do we, expats, resonate with this title at some point in our expat life? Who is this lonely person? Is this person a loner, who has given up socializing and trying to integrate? Or is this person joining every possible expat event and meetup from wine-tasting and book-reading to partying and speed-dating, and still suffering from loneliness? Alone vs LonelyLet's start with clarifying the difference between alone and lonely. "Alone" is when you find yourself in your own company and that it feels ok. It's when you feel content being and doing things alone, independently. "Lonely", on the other hand, is a feeling of estrangement and emotional distance from the people around you which causes you distress. You can be in the middle of a group of friends and still feel disconnected from them, that something is missing. It's when an overwhelming combination of feelings like shame, guilt, sadness, regret and unworthiness, creep in silently when you least expect it. But when they come, they come in huge waves dragging you down to the bottom of your emotional ocean. Before we see how to deal with loneliness, let's see first what it is loneliness and what's the difference between alone and lonely. Can Seasonal Depression Happen in Summer?Yes, it is true. Sometimes in the summer there is an unexpected wave of loneliness that can punch us in the face. It makes us feel awkward. And a little bit embarrassed. And maybe a little bit scared. Of what will come next. One could blame SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder), a type of depression that follows the seasons. It is more common as a "winter depression", but there is also a summer depression (although more rare), and both are related to the changes in the amount of daylight we get. |
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