Chapter
Overcoming Loneliness
29:41 - 35:10 (05:28)
The speaker emphasizes the importance of reaching out to people instead of waiting for them to approach you when feeling lonely. Acknowledging and admitting loneliness helps to identify the issue, which can be improved by initiating contact with others.
Clips
Being around positive, warm people activates our parasympathetic nervous system while being around negative, cold people triggers our stress response.
29:41 - 32:23 (02:41)
Relationships
Summary
Being around positive, warm people activates our parasympathetic nervous system while being around negative, cold people triggers our stress response. Warm, connected relationships protect us from the stress of life.
ChapterOvercoming Loneliness
EpisodeUnlock a Happier Life: 3 Research-Backed Secrets
PodcastThe Mel Robbins Podcast
The first step in overcoming loneliness is to identify it and acknowledge it to yourself.
32:23 - 35:10 (02:46)
Mental Health
Summary
The first step in overcoming loneliness is to identify it and acknowledge it to yourself. To improve the issue, start reaching out to people by making plans and inviting them over for dinner.