47. Dr. Z on loneliness

How to cultivate loneliness & why it is important to do so:Most people are uncomfortable with loneliness because it means facing yourself without distractions. But, as much as you don’t like it, you can learn from it and perhaps even cultivate it.Sometimes, without realizing and other times, intentionally. We do all types of things to avoid feeling lonely and to manage our sense of loneliness.. But, how do those strategies work in our life? And if they’re not working, what can you do about it…that’s what this episode is about!In this episode, you will be invited to:Reflect on how you handle lonelinessYour playing-it-safe moves when feeling alone How to cultivate loneliness without losing yourself(*) Show notes and resources of this episode(*) Receive free weekly science-based, compassionate, and actionable skills to stop ineffective playing-it-safe(*) Figure out your playing-it-safe profile in 5 minutes and identify the key thinking strategies that keep you living in your head(*) Learn ACT skills for anxious achievers by taking Dr. Z. ACT courses Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.