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Overcoming loneliness the Restart Smart way. Is it you or them? Should you laugh or cry? Overcoming loneliness is as easy as going to the store and buying an inexpensive hand held mirror. HUH? Or how about recording a long message on your answering machine and just call yourself, you can even argue if you feel like it. WHAT? Don’t forget that age old cure, create an imaginary friend. Are you JOKING? Yes we are..Stop right now and Laugh! That’s right it’s a Restart Smart mantra. Overcoming loneliness when you’re laughing is one of the easiest things you can do. Don’t take our word for it go on try it! We are not suggesting that being lonely is something to laugh at…not at all it can be devastating as well as invigorating. What we are saying is you need to laugh despite yourself and mean it.
Most people our age have lived through and overcame many levels of emotion or what most of us call LIFE. We understand the You already know our bodies don’t always cooperate with our mental wellbeing. Actually we don’t connect the two until the effect is a negative one. We need then to learn the how's in overcoming loneliness in order to go on. Are you with us? Alright then let’s continue with our 6 step program. Overcoming loneliness step #1: Ask yourself why are you alone? Is it because you have made a conscious decision to protect yourself emotionally? Or have you decided for others that your company is undesirable? Both reasons are flawed and you should consider the following, to protect your self emotionally by cutting yourself off from risk, is nothing more then pre-mature death. To assume that you’re not wanted is being self centered and short sighted. Make yourself available for people interaction.
Overcoming loneliness step #2: Get a pet but not a Chia pet. Really you will be surprised how it will change your daily routine and your outlook. Step #3 in overcoming loneliness: Learn to be comfortable The 4th step on overcoming loneliness can be considered the most difficult. (Alright we admit it is) You need to shatter your comfort zone. If you have spent any time on our site you know that this is a favorite subject of ours. It is so important we might just create a page on just that topic (depends if the boss will let us). Here is just one way to break out…make a list of 5 things you don’t like to do and post it on the refrigerator door. Buy yourself a fantastic dessert cut it into 5 pieces and place it in the refrigerator….you know the rest. Overcoming loneliness step #5: Hobbies. Note to self watching TV is not a hobby. Everyone should have something they enjoy that requires them to participate with others either in person or via some sort of communication device. Some folks revert back to the things they enjoyed when they were young, such as model railroading, doll collecting, stamp or coin collecting the list is endless. Get involved share your passion and live. Our 6th step on overcoming loneliness |
feelings of loss, depression and despair. We have experienced the cleansing effects of laughter especially when it’s about us and we like that liberating feeling.
with yourself. Most folks ask (What do you mean?) Ever stand in front of a mirror to study your face? (We know you have) and we also know that the longer you’re standing there the more flaws you find. Face it ( pun intended) your not perfect but you are unique and your life is what it is….accept it. You won’t be effective in overcoming loneliness if you lack a positive attitude about yourself.
is simple to state and for some hard to believe. We at Restart Smart believe that we are all needed in this life especially at our age. All of us have the life experiences that the younger generations so desperately need. We need to hear from you so don’t be hiding your light under a bushel. Get out there and share who you are. You want to be successful in overcoming loneliness? Step out side breathe deep and LIVE!!