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“People are hungry for connection. They’re hungry for community… because of the loneliness that can come with social media obsession… they feel lonely.”
–MICHELLE OBAMA on Oprah’s 2020 Vision Tour
Did You Know?
YOU ARE NOT ALONE!
The need to connect and to belong is a basic human need. But people have become more individualistic – losing their self and connections in life.
Living in the social media age, we constantly increase our ‘friends’ and ‘followers’ but tend to confuse quantity for quality.
We are connected, yet alone.
Many young people feel lonely because:
They may need help with their social skills
They may need help with handling their emotions
They may have no one to confide in
They may have no one interested in them
They may not know how to communicate well
You Could Be Somewhere On This Loneliness Spectrum
You may be feeling that you are not like others and are different & not included and isolated
You may be having feelings that are not very positive, feeling emotionally low and even depressed
You may have a sense of meaninglessness, unable to Identify with values, standards or goals
Here are some strategies to combat loneliness
Keep yourself busy
Share your feelings
Sign up for group activities
Help others
Focus on the good in yourself and in others
Here are some stories of people who feel lonely
Superwoman, but Lonely?
Mira seems to be living the perfect life – checking all the socially approved boxes of popularity, efficiency and charm. Despite being in an enviable position she feels isolated and misunderstood because everyone assumes that she doesn’t need support. Meera may be a superwoman but she is lonely.
Successful, but Lonely?
Banerjee is a successful young man who has exceeded the expectations of both parents and peers. Focussed on climbing the corporate ladder, he failed to invest in meaningful relationships. Despite the many milestones he has achieved, he realises he has no one to celebrate with. Banerjee is successful, but lonely.
Admired but Lonely?
Deepak is a fitness freak, admired for his perfect physique. Despite his popularity, he is deeply insecure. This makes him constantly anxious about his fitness regimen, since he believes that this is the sole reason for his worth and value. He is unable to reciprocate the love and friendship offered to him. Deepak is admired, but he is lonely.
Popular but Lonely?
Paro is a social media ‘influencer’ whose Instagram feed makes her life seem perfect. Although she has thousands of followers, she feels vulnerable and alone because none of them know who she really is behind her carefully curated facade. Paro is popular, but she is lonely.