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24.01.2022 Sometimes we can be so hard, unforgiving, and judgemental of ourselves, leading to a spiral of negativity and loss of confidence. We can speak to ourselves in ways that we would never speak to a friend who is in need. For a friend we have the words and actions of compassion. An article on Psychology Today, The Power of Self-Compassion, provides a quick guide to the tools of mindfulness, common humanity and self-kindness towards self-compassion. Most of us know that showing kindness and compassion for others is good for our health. Fewer of us are aware that practicing self-compassion can help us be more resilient in the face of hardships, and even protect us from depression, anxiety and loneliness. #loneliness #lonely #selfcare #selfcompassion #kindbess #socialanxiety #anxiety #depression

24.01.2022 Did you know we have a weekly newsletter? Each Thursday we send our subscribers a short note of information and inspiration around the topic of loneliness and well-being, and how to take proactive steps to manage your own loneliness niggles. We’d love you to subscribe. Link in bio. #newsletter #thelonelinessproject #loneliness #lonely #socialisolation

23.01.2022 Welcome to the house on the corner, where Peter and Christina raised their two sons. Today they live there alone, spending their days sitting on the front shady porch watching the people walk past. Married for 62 years, they have always shard their love for gardening, especially the figs and grapes that trellis over a back courtyard. Since COVID their connections and outings have reduced markedly. Peter and Christina shared their story with us as part of our ‘behind closed doors’ series, as we explore how loneliness and isolation effects people who live in communities just like ours. Read Peter and Christina's story in our latest newsletter. Link in bio #newsletter #streets #suburbanstreets #loneliness #lonely #oldage #covid19

22.01.2022 When we are comfortable with ourselves, almost everything else will fall into place. #loneliness #marktwain #lonely #respectyourself #likeyourself

22.01.2022 At a time when many people are losing their jobs and businesses, we need to learn to adapt. But we also need to learn to take the time to acknowledge the loss of an important part of our life, and for some, identity. @Tonic_for_women has two excellent stories on coping with job loss and how to transfer skills elsewhere. Link in bio or google Tonic 'How I coped with losing by job'. #loneliness #lonely #jobloss #unemployed #tonicmagazine

21.01.2022 In this Sydney Morning Herald article, English Economist Noreena Hertz says loneliness incorporates how "powerless, invisible and voiceless so many of us feel ourselves to be". #thelonelinessproject #loneliness #socialisolation #socialconnection #communityconnections #socialresilience

21.01.2022 Is there anything stronger? I don’t think so. What a beautiful piece of visual poetry from Rupi Kaur @rupikaur_ #loneliness #strength #positiveenergy #positivethinking

20.01.2022 If Monday-itis is hitting hard today, or the lockdown blues are feeling heavy, or even if you’re just having a bit of a shite day, try the three small things method: do something useful (like tidying your desk), something kind (bake a cake for a neighbour and leave at the front door) and something you’ve been putting off (clean out the car). Before you know it the day is over and you have achieved two things and made someone happy. Tomorrow is a new day. #lonely #loneliness #3smallthings #baddayshappen

19.01.2022 Greta has put her life on hold to care for her elderly parents. Among all the challenges she assumed awaited her, social isolation was one she was not prepared for. She shares her story in our latest newsletter. Link in bio to read and subscribe. #newsletter #carers #news #loneliness #socialisolation #mystory #thelonelinessproject

19.01.2022 We talk a lot on here about getting involved, meeting people, trying out new hobbies etc, all as part of being proactive against isolation. However, calm is also good. Slow living, or taking the time to appreciate the small moments of beauty is really the essence of life, and everything else is the icing on the cake. #slowliving #calm #becalm #lifeisbeautiful #loneliness #thelonelinessproject #isolation #socialisolation

17.01.2022 With the start of a new season - for us here in Australia spring with the heady scent of jasmine - let's take some advice from the grandfather of psychoanalysis Carl Jung. A useful reminder that we need to take time to both understand ourselves and dream about what could be next. #dreaming #spring #seasons #autumninthenorthernhemisphere #loneliness #thelonelinessproject #carljung #psycoanalysis

17.01.2022 It's one of the older cliches in the book, but there really is power in positive thinking. Studies have demonstrated that positive thinking can impact your physical and mental health for the better. And this equally applies to combating loneliness. So, think positive! #positiveenergy #positivethinking #lonely #loneliness

17.01.2022 Our latest newsletter now available online and it's all about self compassion. https://mailchi.mp//your-weekly-tips-to-help-with-social-i

16.01.2022 In Australia there are 2.65 million informal carers, many of whom experience social isolation and profound loneliness. Carers can feel anxiety, depression and fear of the future, and many lack companionship and social connection. If you know someone who is a carer, whether to an elderly spouse, sick parent or a high needs child, check in and see if they are ok. #carers #loneliness #socialisolaton #lonely

16.01.2022 Welcome to the weekend. Looking for weekend activities? Australia's gardening guru Costa Georgiadis has gardening tips for you to beat the blues. Don't have a garden, create a balcony or even a window sill garden. Gardening brings inner peace, happiness and the opportunity to connect and meet people in your community. A good way to beat loneliness! #loneliness #socialisolation #socialconnection #socialresponsibility #communityresilience #communityconnections #thelonelinessproject #connection #gardening #community #letsbeatloneliness #socialresilience https://www.abc.net.au//costa-georgiadis-on-how-g/12626846

16.01.2022 Just a reminder ...

16.01.2022 In any typical suburban street, there are as many different stories as there are residents. There is the adult daughter caring for her elderly parents, the busy mum with a high-needs child, the work from home dad who is always out jogging, the early retiree with the perfect garden and flashy car, and on and on it goes. What is not so obvious is the level of loneliness and isolation that each person may be feeling. Over the next few weeks, via our newsletter, we are taking a peek into each window to highlight the creep of isolation and steps to take to avoid chronic loneliness. Link in bio to subscribe. #newsletter #loneliness #isolation #socialisolation #suburbia #streetsofmytown

14.01.2022 A wonderful animated video that summarises loneliness and how we can take steps to help oursleves. Everybody feels lonely sometimes. But only few of us are aware how important this feeling was for our ancestors - and that our modern world can turn it into something that really hurts us. Why do we feel this way and what can we do about it? View full video via our newsletter. Link in bio, source: Kurzgesagt #inanutshell #loneliness #lonely #isolation #socialisolation

13.01.2022 Never underestimate the power of a cup of tea and a good chat. #teaandconversation #cupoftea #chat #friends #loneliness #lonely #isolation

13.01.2022 Leading Australian researcher Prof Michelle Lim writes for The Conversation - It's hard to admit we're lonely, even to ourselves. Here are the signs and how to manage them

12.01.2022 Keeping your social calendar filled improves your brain health, according to a new study. Older adults who get together with friends, volunteer, or attend classes especially have healthier brains.

12.01.2022 Posted @withregram @endlonelinessau I want to figure out how to not feel so alone. I want to handle these feelings within me." The 1000 Voices to End Loneliness project aims to amplify the voices of people who have experienced periods of loneliness in their life. We are calling for expressions of interest from people from all walks of life. Through your stories, we can break the stigma that surrounds loneliness for all Australians. Follow #1000voicestoendloneliness for mor...e. If you have a story to share, email [email protected] or call (03) 9214 5889. #endinglonelinesstogether If you are feeling distressed and need someone to speak to, call Lifeline on 13 11 14. Image courtesy of @shutterstock

10.01.2022 Would you believe there are many in our community that feel guilty about treating themselves, guilty of taking time for themselves instead of always responding to the needs of others. Or, feeling so alone or isolated that it has become too hard to let go of the worry and anxiety to enjoy me time. Well, it's time to take time for you. Little things can have a big impact on your wellbeing and your happiness. Take five minutes to read a positive affirmation, five minutes to l...ook through a cookbook and plan a new recipe, five minutes to make a hairdresser’s appointment, phone a friend, journal a thought, put some makeup on, compliment yourself. This is all self-love. Need more ideas? Lifehack lists 30 ideas on ways to treat yourself. As the article saysif you don’t love yourself, who else will. Read via our latest newsletter - link in bio. Image Credit: myfanwy-owen via unsplash #selfcare #selfcompassion #loneliness #lonely #newsletter See more

09.01.2022 Libraries really are the life blood of communities.

09.01.2022 To cope better with the challenges of reciprocated love, we need to nuance what we believe love means. We’ve developed a range of tools to help us move towards a love that tolerates imperfection, that knows we can have faults and love ourselves: bit.ly/tsolrelationships

09.01.2022 Loneliness sometimes feels lonely. That you are the only one having the experience. But research tells us that up to one quarter of all Australians are lonely. There is no shame in it. Let people know. Ask for help. Seek advice and take comfort that you are not alone. There is no shame in saying, "I feel lonely today". #loneliness #lonely #thelonelinessproject #isolation #socialisolation

09.01.2022 Caregiving is hard. Stressful, relentless, demanding, lonely, isolating, sometimes rewarding, and very often unrecognised. These small six tips are not a magic fix, but can be a quick help to navigate the tough days. #carers #caring #loneliness #lonely #stress #isolation

06.01.2022 Everybody feels lonely from time to time, it is very normal, however the fear arising from being lonely can lead to negative thoughts. Dr. Liza Varvogli writes that we can train ourselves to remember these key ideas and avoid the slippery slope. 1. Self-appreciation. I value myself for who I am, accepting my strengths and weaknesses. I do not label myself in negative ways and choose to see my strengths. 2. There are people like me out there who share the same interests- I jus...t haven’t met them yet. This is a simple truth people tend to overlook when they are busy generating negative thoughts about their loneliness. The only caveat is that one needs to take some action to meet those people. 3. Loneliness is a chance to take action. Sometimes perceived difficulties are blessings in disguise. You can see feeling lonely as a gentle reminder that you need to do something different and make certain changes in your life. 4. Most people have felt lonely at some point in their lives. And this is normal. Being surrounded by people is often promoted as ‘the way to be.’ Yet this is not a standard. There are different ways of being and being lonely is one of these ways. 5. Loneliness offers me the opportunity to feel grateful for all there is in my life. The habit of focusing on the negative deprives us of the opportunity to see what’s going well in our lives. Just take a breath and count your blessings. #loneliness #lonely #negativethoughts #thinkpositive See more

05.01.2022 An important reminder. As adults we can sometimes let our seriousness take over. Don't forget to play, laugh, relax and do something that is fun and brings you joy. And then get back to work feeling that little bit lighter. #play #laughter #goodtimes #fun #loneliness #lonely

05.01.2022 Australian followers, next week’s QandA (ABC) is all about the Age of Loneliness. Great panel including the End Loneliness Together scientific chair Dr Michelle Lim. Will be interesting to hear the stories and see how the panel discuss this most important issue. "The Age of Loneliness Coming Up: Monday, September 14 Gus Worland, Gotcha4Life Founder; Sarah Wilson, Author and TV Presenter; Hugh Mackay, Psychologist and author; Michelle Lim, Scientific Chair, Ending Loneliness Together; Rosemary Kayess, Associate Director, Disability Innovation Institute UNSW. 9:35pm AEST. #qanda #loneliness #lonely #isolation #covid19 #socialisolation #endinglonelinesstogether #thelonelinessproject. @endlonelinessau

05.01.2022 TED have curated a wonderful collection of their talks to remind you that feeling lonely is a shared and universal experience. These short talks dive into a range of topics including broken hearts, anxiety and the benefits of talking to strangers. To watch, follow link in bio to latest newsletter. #tedtalks #loneliness #lonely #socialisolation #newsletter

03.01.2022 A little bit of Oscar for a Friday afternoon. Sometimes we just have to let our hair down and be a little excessive. #oscarwilde #oscarwildequotes

03.01.2022 Latest newsletter available now online. https://mailchi.mp//your-weekly-tips-to-help-with-social-i

03.01.2022 Our latest newsletter includes something to read, watch and listen. Enjoy! https://mailchi.mp//your-weekly-tips-to-help-with-social-i

02.01.2022 For anyone needing this positive affirmation today. #bepositive #postiveaffirmations #loneliness #lonely

02.01.2022 Our latest newsletter highlights the inverse link between gratitude and loneliness. The more grateful we are, the less lonely. It sometimes can be that simple. Link in bio to read and subscribe. #loneliness #lonely #gratitude #grateful #newsletter #thelonelinessproject

01.01.2022 There is always more to say. #mentalhealthawareness #ruokday

01.01.2022 In case you needed a reason to laugh.....#loneliness #laughteristhebestmedicine #laughter #comedy #lonely

01.01.2022 For many international students, the 'once in a lifetime adventure' can quickly become a very lonely adventure. Forming connections, where possible, to peers and the local community can help to ease the mental stress that loneliness brings. Read the full article via our latest newsletter. Link in bio. #internationalstudents #unistudents #unilife #loneliness #lonely #community #connection