Loneliness
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Life
It’s OK to admit that you’re feeling lonely. In fact, it might help
The UK’s minister for loneliness Baroness Diana Barran explains why talking about loneliness is more important than ever.
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- Lauren Geall
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Opinion
“I've started to dread the weekend – I feel so aimless in lockdown”
One writer says work is the only thing keeping her company right now.
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- Hollie Richardson
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Life
Exclusive: Emily Atack explains the problem with being called ‘lonely’ in lockdown
She talks to Stylist about the reality of being single during the pandemic.
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- Hollie Richardson
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Life
Feeling lonely? Here’s how to tell when you’re struggling (and what you can do about it)
Because being isolated from your loved ones is difficult.
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- Lauren Geall
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- Sarah Biddlecombe
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Feeling lonely? Here’s how to beat the 4 types of loneliness
Over nine million Brits say they feel lonely. Here, an expert shares her advice.
Opinion
Single in quarantine: “I can’t remember the last time I hugged somebody”
One writer shares the realities of being single during the coronavirus pandemic.
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- Hollie Richardson
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Life
The Corona Arms is a virtual pub where all are welcome and the drinks are free (well, sort of)
Come join in the fun and games to keep those lonely feelings at bay.
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- Anna Brech
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Opinion
Social distancing: “Why I’ve muted my WhatsApp groups to protect my mental health”
Anyone else getting 104 notifications a day?
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- Hollie Richardson
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Books
27 comforting books to stop you feeling lonely
“This book is the equivalent of a cosy light in the window welcoming me in.”
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- Sarah Biddlecombe
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Life
“Self-isolating is helping my friendships in these surprising little ways”
I’m certain that each and every little pick-me-up message is what’s going to get us through this...
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- Hollie Richardson
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Long Reads
This is the (actual) reality of working for yourself
There are nearly 3 million #digitalnomad posts on Instagram, but it's not all coconuts and sunsets...
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- Elly Earls
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- Lauren Geall
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Advice on how to deal with loneliness, from elderly people who know
“If you're feeling lonely then go out and do something for somebody else…that's proactive.”
Life
This heartwarming Twitter campaign is helping people beat loneliness at Christmas
Sarah Millican's #JoinIn campaign has connected thousands of people in need over the festive period.
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- Christobel Hastings
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People
Lonely at Christmas? Miley Cyrus just perfectly summed up why we need sad carols too
The singer's advice is a must-read for anyone feeling lonely this year.
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- Jessica Rapana
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Life
Illustrator perfectly captures the beauty of being single
“I like to show women who exist in solitude but do not suffer.”
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- Stylist Team
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Long Reads
“What volunteering for a suicide helpline taught me about loneliness”
“The majority of callers were lonely, and simply craved hearing another human voice that wasn’t from their TV.”
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- Natalie Cornish
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Life
Outdated and awkward, or good for our health? How phone calls could actually make us happier
Call me maybe?
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- Stylist Team
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Long Reads
“Celebrating Eid alone this year didn’t feel like a celebration at all”
Salma El-Wardany was alone for Eid 2019. The isolated experience inspired her to make a change... for the better.
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- Salma El-Wardany
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- Lauren Geall
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Why WhatsApp might actually be good for your mental health
It turns out social media may not be all bad news after all...
Life
This is what having fewer best friends says about you
Quantity or quality though?
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- Chloe Gray
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