How To Overcome Loneliness While Traveling
Are you hesitant to become a digital nomad or travel by yourself for fear of feeling lonely? Trust me, you’re not the only one…
“Loneliness and being alone are not the same thing and you can feel lonely at any time with or without people. You are not your feeling of loneliness, it’s just another emotion that’s passing through your psyche or passing through your awareness, and like any uncomfortable thing that we must confront as human beings having a human experience, this too shall pass. ”
Loneliness is something I’m asked about frequently. It's intimidating to set off on an adventure without knowing how long you’re going to be traveling for or when you'll be "home." And, nearly one year into life under the pandemic, now is the perfect time to address this topic.
How To Overcome Loneliness While Traveling
Loneliness is something I’m asked about frequently. It's intimidating to set off on an adventure without knowing how long you’re going to be traveling for or when you'll be "home." And, with the current pandemic conditions forcing many of us into a space of solitude, there’s never been a better time to speak on the topic of loneliness.
In this episode, I talk about how we can cope with feeling alone and endure the absence of human connection and adventure, as well as how to cultivate peace of mind.
Solo travel has helped me become comfortable with my own company and I would like to share a few lessons I’ve learned about loneliness with you, along with a few personal stories from my travels and tips for how to embrace loneliness rather than fear it.
If we change our perspective and mindset around being alone, we can learn to turn it into a positive state of being, focusing on presence, gratitude, and fearlessness. Just as travelers are curious about the world and the unknown, we must stay curious about our feelings!
Are you hesitant to become a digital nomad or travel by yourself for fear of feeling lonely? Trust me, you’re not the only one…
Fortunately, those brief moments of loneliness that everyone encounters are always outweighed by long-lasting moments of immense joy, awe, and aliveness you feel while traveling the world.
TOPICS DISCUSSED/WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:
The various definitions of loneliness (and if they're accurate)
The sense of self that is uncovered through travel
The difference between loneliness and being alone
Solitude and solitary confinement? (It's all in our heads)
Tips for shifting your mindset around loneliness and alone time
What happens when we resist loneliness and what happens if we embrace it
The connection that comes from moments of solitude
The possibility of feeling lonely while surrounded by other people
Stories from my travels about finding balance between feeling loneliness and contentment
How to cope with loneliness in healthy ways
How your connection to the world changes once you become a digital nomad
How full-time travelers feel about loneliness
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