5 Key Steps Of Loneliness

Lukas Schwekendiek
2 min readNov 9, 2024
  1. Let it all out, give yourself time to not want — Being sad and crying is nothing wrong and nothing to be ashamed off. You probably bottled things up for way too long and it is about time you let it out. It’s okay. Give yourself the space and time not to want things and let loose for once.
  2. Find out what you do want — Once you let loose your mind will be a lot calmer and you will actually be able to analyze the situation and think about what it is you do want. Look at the way your life is right now and find out what you do want. Then close the gap between this life and the life you want little by little, step by step.
  3. Act instead of react — Stop waiting for the world to magically give you what you want and act on the things you want. You can always react, and it is a lot easier to react to the world, but acting is what ensures you get what you want.
    Call your friends instead of waiting for them. Plan events instead of waiting to be invited to one. Create an amazing mood instead of hoping someone fun will come along. Go on vacations and invite your friends instead of giving them the hints. Act instead of react.
  4. Go anyway — Do what you would do with friends but alone. Have a great time, tell everyone about it and they will soon come with you. If you can have fun on your own and learn to be an excited, happy and positive individual then your friends…

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Lukas Schwekendiek
Lukas Schwekendiek

Written by Lukas Schwekendiek

Life Coach, Speaker, Writer. Published on TIME, Inc & Huffington Post. Coaching available again! Email: Lukas.schwekendiek@gmail.com with the word "Coaching"