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Feeling lonely while you have a wide social network: Why does that happen and how do you get rid of it?

Eenzaam voelen terwijl je een breed sociaal netwerkhebt: Hoe komt dat en hoe kom je ervan af?

Many people think that if you have a lot
have friends, family or colleagues, you will automatically not be lonely.
However, research shows that this is not always the case. Even people with...
an extensive social life can sometimes feel lonely deep inside.
But how is that possible? And what can you do about it? 

First of all, it is important to
understand that loneliness is not the same as being alone. Loneliness has
to do with the quality of your social relationships, not the quantity. You can
being surrounded by people, but still having the feeling that you are not really close to anyone
or that you feel misunderstood. This can lead to feelings of emptiness,
isolation and frustration.

Profound connections

A common cause of this phenomenon is that many of our social interactions today are superficial and...
be fleeting. We spend a lot of time on social media, but often have difficulty doing so
build real, deep connections. In addition, factors such as
moving, changes in work or relationships, or personal problems
lead to losing your social network or fewer meaningful contacts
stay in.

Overcoming loneliness

What can you do about this loneliness?
to get rid of? Firstly, it is important to become aware of you
feelings and talking about them. Share your experiences with people you trust
and let them know that you sometimes feel lonely, despite your busy social life
to live. They will often show understanding and be able to support you.

In addition, it is advisable to actively
working to build deeper, meaningful relationships. Invest time and
energy in maintaining existing friendships and entering into
new contacts. Search for activities or interests you share
others, such as a hobby club, volunteer work or sports club. On this one
way you can gradually build more authentic connections.

Own Well-being

Finally, it is important to also pay attention
to spend on your own well-being. Take good care of yourself by eating enough
sleep, eat healthy and exercise regularly. Make time for activities
that give you pleasure and satisfaction, such as reading, meditating or being creative
are. By meeting your emotional and physical needs, you can be stronger
your shoes and deal better with feelings of loneliness.

Overcoming loneliness is not an easy task,
but with the right approach and support it is certainly possible. Be patient
and gentle with yourself in this process. By becoming aware of your feelings,
to actively work on meaningful relationships and invest in your own
well-being, you can overcome loneliness step by step and have a deeper feeling
experience connection and fulfillment.

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