Comments on: How to Overcome Feelings of Loneliness http://www.thementalfitnesscenter.com/blog/how-to-overcome-feelings-of-loneliness/ Brain Games | Prevent Memory Loss Mon, 09 Jan 2012 19:25:54 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Joi http://www.thementalfitnesscenter.com/blog/how-to-overcome-feelings-of-loneliness/comment-page-1/#comment-63226 Joi Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:42:07 +0000 http://www.thementalfitnesscenter.com/blog/?p=746#comment-63226 Caroline, Thanks so much for your kind words. It helps a great deal to simply appreciate the quietness that comes from being alone. I home schooled my three daughters since they were "pre-schoolers." Now that they're gone a great deal (with jobs, boyfriends, college classes, etc...) and my husband works long hours, I find myself alone with my cat Alexa a great deal. It is taking a while to get used to it. I've had the company of giggles, girl talk, sister-ly squabbles, etc. for over 20 years! So now, the quietness can be overwhelming sometimes. If I didn't have Alexa, I think I would go nuts! I simply use the time now, when everyone's out of the house, to do things I wouldn't do when they're around - like yoga (Alexa loves yoga time!), working on my websites, watching whatever I want to on TV (without having to answer to anyone!) and so on. I'd still rather have my family around, of course, but I'm finding that life is rewarding and wonderful whether you are on stage alone or you have a supporting cast! Thanks again for the kind words! All my best, Joi Caroline,
Thanks so much for your kind words. It helps a great deal to simply appreciate the quietness that comes from being alone.

I home schooled my three daughters since they were “pre-schoolers.” Now that they’re gone a great deal (with jobs, boyfriends, college classes, etc…) and my husband works long hours, I find myself alone with my cat Alexa a great deal. It is taking a while to get used to it. I’ve had the company of giggles, girl talk, sister-ly squabbles, etc. for over 20 years! So now, the quietness can be overwhelming sometimes. If I didn’t have Alexa, I think I would go nuts!

I simply use the time now, when everyone’s out of the house, to do things I wouldn’t do when they’re around – like yoga (Alexa loves yoga time!), working on my websites, watching whatever I want to on TV (without having to answer to anyone!) and so on. I’d still rather have my family around, of course, but I’m finding that life is rewarding and wonderful whether you are on stage alone or you have a supporting cast!

Thanks again for the kind words!
All my best,
Joi

]]> By: Caroline West http://www.thementalfitnesscenter.com/blog/how-to-overcome-feelings-of-loneliness/comment-page-1/#comment-63172 Caroline West Wed, 01 Jul 2009 19:30:32 +0000 http://www.thementalfitnesscenter.com/blog/?p=746#comment-63172 Hi, Joi, I have read many good points and ideas you listed on loneliness and they are giving me some new ways not only to cope with lonely feelings but tools I can use to cope further. I have amitted feeling lonely and busying does help-I just have to do activities more. I'm going to use my alone time to do things for me which I can't do around others and feel more positive of my time alone. Thank you for this article. Caroline Hi, Joi, I have read many good points and ideas you listed on loneliness and they are giving me some new ways not only to cope with lonely feelings but tools I can use to cope further. I have amitted feeling lonely and busying does help-I just have to do activities more. I’m going to use my alone time to do things for me which I can’t do around others and feel more positive of my time alone. Thank you for this article. Caroline

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