As we move into the holiday season, many find themselves experiencing loneliness. Is that you? Loneliness is interesting because it’s one emotion that can exist even if you have quality relationships. In fact, it’s a universal emotion, meaning we all experience it at one time or another. So, this week we’re taking a one-on-one deep dive into what loneliness is, how it smothers our self-love, the difference between being alone and feeling lonely, and how to make small shifts to release feeling this negative emotion. Sometimes it’s as simple as realizing we are not as lonely as we think. So, let’s dive right in… Key Takeaways: 00:00 Introduction 01:26 A five-week plan to get your lives together   03:08 Taking on the universal emotion of loneliness   07:25 The difference between being alone and loneliness 08:40 Identifying if you are genuinely lonely   12:16 Determining why you feel lonely often gives us a solution to the loneliness 16:56 Doing introspective work is needed to come to an understanding of our feelings   17:44 A story of loneliness and its impact    20:38 Understanding the perception of loneliness and the blanket feeling we often place across our lives 23:57 Taking care of ourselves so connectivity is possible for us 25:22 Refusing addiction to fill the gaps in your life and overusing our support system 29:43 When we lean into the negative emotion of loneliness, we push self-love away 33:17 Be intentional about the results you want to create 36:56 If loneliness is overwhelming, it’s time to reach out to a therapist for support 35:50 Create a plan for connectivity You are not alone. Loneliness is a state of your emotions. You always have the power to shift. Letting go of loneliness in favor of self-love and inner peace is essential to getting your life together, girl.  on and conversation going? Join the 18.9 K members on Instagram, Facebook, and Tik Tok who are engaging in their own life revolution daily! Love this show? Please leave us a review here – even one sentence helps! Become a Get Your Life Together, Girl Insider! Sign up here! Free downloads are available right now! Looking for more? Visit: www.getyourlifetogethergirl.com. While you are there, take a look at our new MERCH store: Forward Girl Forward Co. I know you'll love what you see!