Loneliness
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Podcasts
10 of the most comforting podcasts to listen to if you feel lonely
Loneliness affects us all. Whether you need some company in the middle of the night or to know you're not alone in grief, find a comforting podcast here.
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- Jess Denham
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Life
Craving physical contact? An expert has this advice for anyone feeling frustrated
Lockdown may be easing, but we still won't be able to touch anyone for a while.
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- Hollie Richardson
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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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- Hollie Richardson
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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.
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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Long Reads
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.
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- Sarah Biddlecombe
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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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- Hollie Richardson
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“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...
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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Life
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.”
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- Lauren Geall
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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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- Stylist Team
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Outdated and awkward, or good for our health? How phone calls could actually make us happier
Call me maybe?
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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