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00:00When I'm lonely, I engage in what is called as micro connections. This is getting out of the house and connecting with people, whether it's the barista at the coffee shop or talking to my neighbor, finding little ways to connect and walking in the spaces in the world where people are going to the grocery store, being around people.
00:23This can help that sense of loneliness, even if I never talk to anyone. Just being with people helps me to feel part of the world. I also find ways to regulate my nervous system. It's not just about changing your external world. It's about changing your internal world, finding ways to calm down. For me, this is going outside, getting some fresh air, some sunshine, some vitamin D helps to brighten up my day and make me feel more connected to myself.
00:53Doing a digital detox can be a game changer for me. Stepping away from social media clears my head. It lets me turn inward to feel more creative and to focus on what brings me joy. A hobby, other things that are going on turns off that part of my brain that is looking outward and I can shine that light inward.