3 Reasons Why We’re Lonely
Remote work doesn’t help.
In 2023, the US Surgeon General Advisory stated our society is facing a loneliness epidemic.
In previous posts, I’ve discussed the importance of having strong ties, but I have yet to diagnose the reason why we are lonely in the first place.
Today, that changes.
Below are three major reasons why we’re lonely.
1. Too Busy
When you ask someone why they fell out of touch with someone, a common response is, “Life got in the way.”
If you have an 80+ hour work week, there is no doubt other parts of your life will suffer. If you’re a single parent raising multiple children, the last thing you have time for is building and maintaining your friendships.
People are reading this who undoubtedly have too many important responsibilities to have a social life. And for that, I salute you. Taking care of your family and working to make ends are certainly important.
But countless others do have ample time but simply do not prioritize their social life. This is a huge mistake.
If you have the time, commit to your social life.
