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Learning from Loneliness
by Patty Freedman
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What\u2019s in this edition:<\/strong><\/p>\n \ud83d\udd34 Thinking About: Loneliness or Solitude?<\/p>\n \ud83d\udfe1 <\/strong>Research says: Impact of student loneliness and impact of SEL<\/p>\n \ud83d\udfe2\u00a0 <\/strong>Try it Yourself: 3 do\u2019s and don’ts to boost connection<\/p>\n \ud83d\udd35\u00a0 <\/strong>Mark your calendar: Free Events for Educators \u2013 will you join us?<\/p>","tablet":" You don\u2019t have to be alone to feel lonely. In recent data from Cigna, more than half of U.S. adults (58%) are considered lonely and the mental health implications are widespread post-pandemic. In this month\u2019s newsletter, we dive into Loneliness, bringing you research and tips so you can better manage feelings of loneliness.. Keep reading for EQ research and resources you can use for you, your faculty and students.<\/p>\n\n What\u2019s in this edition:<\/strong><\/p>\n \ud83d\udd34 Thinking About: Loneliness or Solitude?<\/p>\n \ud83d\udfe1 <\/strong>Research says: Impact of student loneliness and impact of SEL<\/p>\n \ud83d\udfe2 <\/strong>Try it Yourself: 3 do\u2019s and don'ts to boost connection<\/p>\n \ud83d\udd35 <\/strong>Mark your calendar: Free Events for Educators \u2013 will you join us?<\/p>"}},"slug":"et_pb_text"}" data-et-multi-view-load-tablet-hidden="true">
You don’t have to be alone to feel lonely. In recent data from Cigna, more than half of U.S. adults (58%) are considered lonely and the mental health implications are widespread post-pandemic. In this month’s newsletter, we dive into Loneliness, bringing you research and tips so you can better manage feelings of loneliness.. Keep reading for EQ research and resources you can use for you, your faculty and students. 世界卫生大会t’s in this edition: Thinking About: Loneliness or Solitude? Research says: Impact of student loneliness and impact of SEL Try it Yourself: 3 do’s and don’ts to boost connection Mark your calendar: Free Events for Educators – will you join us?
There\u2019s much discussion about the epidemic of loneliness as rates of people feeling isolated and experiencing negative mental health effects are on the rise. But what about the other feelings of being alone? What about the contented feelings of keeping your own company? Is there a place for that? What is the difference between loneliness and solitude?<\/p>\n
The German philosopher Arthur Schopenhauer believed that\u00a0\u201cto be lonely is to desire an absent want. It is to feel an emptiness that remains unsatisfied\u201d\u00a0<\/a>Loneliness can be defined as an absence, a need to be filled. On the other hand, solitude is the desire to be alone and completeness with yourself. Solitude is a space to be creative and content with your own thoughts and feelings. Researchers have found benefits for\u00a0deliberate time spent alone.<\/a>\u00a0Parents and caregivers are\u00a0<\/a>encouraged to let their children \u201cget bored<\/a>\u201d<\/a>\u00a0so they can develop skills to problem solve and self-management.<\/p>\n Of course everyone can feel lonely sometimes, but the next time you feel anxious about being alone, can you make the mental shift to reframe and find some appreciation for solitude?<\/p>","tablet":" There\u2019s much discussion about the epidemic of loneliness as rates of people feeling isolated and experiencing negative mental health effects are on the rise. But what about the other feelings of being alone? What about the contented feelings of keeping your own company? Is there a place for that? What is the difference between loneliness and solitude?<\/p>\n The German philosopher Arthur Schopenhauer believed that \u201cto be lonely is to desire an absent want. It is to feel an emptiness that remains unsatisfied\u201d <\/a>Loneliness can be defined as an absence, a need to be filled. On the other hand, solitude is the desire to be alone and completeness with yourself. Solitude is a space to be creative and content with your own thoughts and feelings. Researchers have found benefits for deliberate time spent alone.<\/a> Parents and caregivers are <\/a>encouraged to let their children \u201cget bored<\/a>\u201d<\/a> so they can develop skills to problem solve and self-management.<\/p>\n Of course everyone can feel lonely sometimes, but the next time you feel anxious about being alone, can you make the mental shift to reframe and find some appreciation for solitude?<\/p>"}},"slug":"et_pb_text"}" data-et-multi-view-load-tablet-hidden="true">
There’s much discussion about the epidemic of loneliness as rates of people feeling isolated and experiencing negative mental health effects are on the rise. But what about the other feelings of being alone? What about the contented feelings of keeping your own company? Is there a place for that? What is the difference between loneliness and solitude? The German philosopher Arthur Schopenhauer believed that“to be lonely is to desire an absent want. It is to feel an emptiness that remains unsatisfied”Loneliness can be defined as an absence, a need to be filled. On the other hand, solitude is the desire to be alone and completeness with yourself. Solitude is a space to be creative and content with your own thoughts and feelings. Researchers have found benefits fordeliberate time spent alone.Parents and caregivers areencouraged to let their children “get bored”so they can develop skills to problem solve and self-management. Of course everyone can feel lonely sometimes, but the next time you feel anxious about being alone, can you make the mental shift to reframe and find some appreciation for solitude?\ud83d\udd34 Thinking About: Loneliness or Solitude?<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n
Thinking About: Loneliness or Solitude?
In a\u00a0study<\/a>\u00a0published in Children (2023), Researchers recently conducted a meta-analysis on research about the effects of the pandemic on youth loneliness and wellbeing.<\/p>\n They found that \u201cdepression and anxiety symptoms have increased by approximately\u00a0double<\/strong>\u00a0that of pre-pandemic estimates with 1 in 4 experiencing clinically elevated depression symptoms and 1 in 5 experiencing clinically elevated anxiety symptoms.\u201d In addition\u00a0loneliness was correlated with impaired wellbeing<\/strong>. \u201cCross-sectional results indicated that higher levels of loneliness were significantly associated with poorer well-being.\u201d<\/p>\n In more positive news, the researchers investigated mitigation strategies for loneliness and found that \u201cthe intervention designs that showed the largest reductions in loneliness focused on social and emotional learning skills.\u201d They explain that SEL programs have additional benefits \u201cThese programs can help reduce loneliness as well as improve academic goals since learning occurs well within supportive relationships.\u201d<\/p>","tablet":" In a study<\/a> published in Children (2023), Researchers recently conducted a meta-analysis on research about the effects of the pandemic on youth loneliness and wellbeing.<\/p>\n They found that \u201cdepression and anxiety symptoms have increased by approximately double<\/strong> that of pre-pandemic estimates with 1 in 4 experiencing clinically elevated depression symptoms and 1 in 5 experiencing clinically elevated anxiety symptoms.\u201d In addition loneliness was correlated with impaired wellbeing<\/strong>. \u201cCross-sectional results indicated that higher levels of loneliness were significantly associated with poorer well-being.\u201d<\/p>\n In more positive news, the researchers investigated mitigation strategies for loneliness and found that \u201cthe intervention designs that showed the largest reductions in loneliness focused on social and emotional learning skills.\u201d They explain that SEL programs have additional benefits \u201cThese programs can help reduce loneliness as well as improve academic goals since learning occurs well within supportive relationships.\u201d<\/p>"}},"slug":"et_pb_text"}" data-et-multi-view-load-tablet-hidden="true">
In astudypublished in Children (2023), Researchers recently conducted a meta-analysis on research about the effects of the pandemic on youth loneliness and wellbeing. They found that “depression and anxiety symptoms have increased by approximatelydoublethat of pre-pandemic estimates with 1 in 4 experiencing clinically elevated depression symptoms and 1 in 5 experiencing clinically elevated anxiety symptoms.” In additionloneliness was correlated with impaired wellbeing. “Cross-sectional results indicated that higher levels of loneliness were significantly associated with poorer well-being.” In more positive news, the researchers investigated mitigation strategies for loneliness and found that “the intervention designs that showed the largest reductions in loneliness focused on social and emotional learning skills.” They explain that SEL programs have additional benefits “These programs can help reduce loneliness as well as improve academic goals since learning occurs well within supportive relationships.”\ud83d\udfe1 <\/strong>RESEARCH SAYS: New findings on youth loneliness and impact of SEL<\/strong><\/h3>\n
RESEARCH SAYS: New findings on youth loneliness and impact of SEL
TRY IT YOURSELF: 3 dos and don’ts to boost connection
When you are feeling isolated but want to connect, how do you get started? Here’s three things to try to help you reach out to people.
Don’t avoid chatting
今天强迫自己说话的人。也许是the cashier at the store or the person sitting next to you on the bus, research says that talking to people may sound bad in the moment, but in the long term an important step in connecting and good practice. Shy people even get a mood boost fromtalking to strangers.
Don’t wait for the perfect time
Waiting to connect with people until we feel more comfortable, or happier, or less stressed is a delay tactic we use when we are worried about rejection. Research says most oftenwe judge ourselves more harshly than others. Sharing your own imperfections and practicing self-empathy is one of the best ways to connect with others because often you are more accepting of others.
Don’t stay on the surface
Most of us stick to small talk when we are anxious about connecting with others. Sometimes we hold back because we don’t want to appear nosy or ask about inappropriate topics. Research shows thatpeople seek meaningful conversations in relationships. Asking “feeling” questions can help you go deeper. “How did you feel about that?” “What feelings came up for you then?” “Did you have some big feelings?”
To build stronger ties, start small, do it today, and get curious about other’s emotions by using your emotional intelligence skills.
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For more on EQ and Education, I recommend:
- EQ Education News: Learning from Loneliness- July 17, 2023
- Free Friendship and Empathy Kit from Red Nose Day & Six Seconds- October 19, 2021
- Stress Kills… But Is It All Bad? EQ Insights to Reduce Stress- August 3, 2021
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