115: 3 Ways to Deal with Loneliness and Isolation during the COVID Holidays and Beyond

<p class="p1">Feeling lonely sucks! If you’re listening, it means you’ve likely experienced the pain of feeling lonely or isolated at some point in your life. Social connection is imperative for humans. It improves our mental well-being and our physical health. Studies have even shown that a lack of social connection can be more detrimental to your health than smoking or obesity! Well, today is all about answers. We’re going to dive into the stigma of loneliness, the difference between being alone and being lonely, and my top 5 ways to deal with loneliness and isolation during the COVID holidays and beyond!</p> <p class="p1"><strong>Optimism Jumpstart Workshop</strong>: <a href="https://abbymedcalf.vipmembervault.com/products/courses/view/8"> https://abbymedcalf.vipmembervault.com/products/courses/view/8</a></p> <p class="p1"><strong>Be a Connection Boss playlist</strong>: <a href= "https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0wOpVVerQKN38XJ_rB0Em4c8na2rpUX7"> https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0wOpVVerQKN38XJ_rB0Em4c8na2rpUX7</a></p> <p class="p1"><strong>Full shownotes</strong>: https://abbymedcalf.com/three-ways-to-deal-with-loneliness-and-isolation-during-the-covid-holidays-and-beyond/</p> <p class="p1"><strong>Blog post</strong>: https://abbymedcalf.com/three-ways-to-deal-with-loneliness-and-isolation-during-the-covid-holidays-and-beyond-2/</p> <p class="p1"> </p> <p class="p1">___________________________</p> <p><strong>Subscribe to my YouTube channel:</strong> youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=AbbyMedcalfThriving</p> <p><strong>Buy my book, <em>Be Happily Married: Even If Your Partner Won’t Do a Thing</em></strong>: https://abbymedcalf.com/book</p> <p><strong>Get more free, actionable tips from blog or sign up for my newsletter</strong>: <a href= "https://abbymedcalf.com/blog/">https://abbymedcalf.com/blog/</a></p> <p><strong>Take one of my courses</strong>: <a href= "https://abbymedcalf.com/shop/">https://abbymedcalf.com/shop/</a></p> <p><strong>Say hello on social:</strong></p> <p>Facebook: <a hre